SA UV/Dust Face Shields I wear one of these as a face shield when I mow my own property as well as my customers' lawns. I discovered these one day through a sponsored ad on my Facebook page – I must have googled "sun protection while mowing" in the recent past. These shields have made working outside foer extended periods of time much more enjoyable for me. You can … [Read more...] about SA UV/Dust Face Shields
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Stihl 2-In-1 Easy File Chainsaw Chain Sharpener .325″
Stihl 2-In-1 Easy File Chainsaw Chain Sharpener .325" Chainsaws are a pleasure to operate when you respect their power and understand how they cut. For me, there is nothing like plunging a freshly-sharpened chain into the aromatic heartwood of a downed tree on a late fall morning as I put up firewood for the winter. I have gone outside after strong wind storms to find … [Read more...] about Stihl 2-In-1 Easy File Chainsaw Chain Sharpener .325″
No-Spill 2.5-Gallon Poly Gas Can
No-Spill 2.5-Gallon Poly Gas Can If you're like me, you probably rolled your eyes when you hear "no spill" and "gas can" in the same utterance. Since 2009, Americans have endured countless gas can flops with poorly designed spouts and vents that ironically make it much more likely to spill gas when refueling equipment. I promise you that the No-Spill CARB-compliant cans … [Read more...] about No-Spill 2.5-Gallon Poly Gas Can
Fels Naptha Laundry Soap
Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap Between my landscaping business, market garden, and working on our 18-acre heavily-wooded property, I come into contact with my share of poison ivy and sumac. The entire poison ivy plant (leaves, stems, berries, and roots) contains an oil called urushiol. This is what causes the contact contact dermatitis for most people when they get it … [Read more...] about Fels Naptha Laundry Soap
Husqvarna 322L 2-Cycle String Trimmer
Husqvarna 322L 2-Cycle String Trimmer As someone who has spent hundreds (probably thousands) of hours operating both brands, I don't think you could go wrong with either a Husqvarna or a Stihl string trimmer. I prefer Husqvarna's two-cycle string trimmers due to their lighter weight, balanced feel, and more than anything else – the tried-and-true Husqvarna trimmer head, … [Read more...] about Husqvarna 322L 2-Cycle String Trimmer