Walls Bluff Vintage Quilted Vest
The winter months can be rough for working outdoors. Obviously, you have to dress for the occasion to make the whole experience tolerable, but big, bulky jackets can limit your movement. Lugging around your lawn equipment can prove to be cumbersome all on their own, but when you’ve got extra layers to contend with, working […]
Makita Heated Jackets at GIE 2018
Winter is coming, and we dread those days where we need to work out in the cold weather. However, the new Makita heated jackets that were shown at the GIE Expo look like a cure for what has traditionally ailed us. Makita Heated Jackets These heated jackets come in a variety of flavors: some have […]
Echo Backpack Blower PB-8010 Preview
We always look forward to this time of year because of the GIE Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The expo gives manufacturers an opportunity to showcase their latest and greatest technology, and it gives potential consumers an opportunity to see what’s coming down the pipe. A trip to the Echo booth proved that the company isn’t […]
EGO Power+ Commercial Series Preview
A couple of months ago, Ego announced a commercial line of 56V lawn care tools that they plan to release in the spring of next year. And, at this year’s GIE Expo in Lousiville, Kentucky, we finally had the chance to follow up with Gerry Barnaby from EGO for more details about the new EGO […]
Why Your String Trimmer Line Length Is Important
We know some of you remove the pesky deflector from your string trimmer. It’s a pretty common DIY mod that a lot of folks will make that not only extends the cutting swath of the trimmer, but it also improves your visibility for edging applications. However, at the risk of telling you something you already know, manufacturers […]
New Kubota Mowers Announced At GIE 2018
Tis the season for new product announcements in the world of outdoor power equipment, as many manufacturers often use the GIE+Expo in Louisville, KY as a chance to drop their new product developments on the public. We’ve had the chance to go the last few years, and it always presents a wealth of new information. Case […]
Choosing the Right Pressure Washer Tips
When pressure washing, you probably grab the first tip you come across that matches the application you need it for. This makes sense, of course, as the various colors on pressure washer tips seem universal. You’d probably be surprised at your own negligence here though. As Stihl tells us , using the wrong tips can […]
Why Charcoal Gas Caps?
Have you ever wondered why gas caps on new equipment seem to be larger these days? We did, so we talked to some folks from Stihl at their recent event in Virginia Beach. The answer, as it turns out, is because these newer gas caps house charcoal. But, why charcoal gas caps? Why Charcoal Gas […]