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Mooring Hitch
Top 5 Knots
Expert John Sherry shares instructions for the most useful knots
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Choosing work gloves
When your hands are busy, make sure they're protected
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Winter chainsaw safety
Be aware of your surroundings and dress appropriately
Winter chainsaw maintenance
A chainsaw needs extra attention in winter
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Choosing hearing protection
Early awareness and protective action are key to preventing hearing...
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More on Power Tools

lawn mower
E-15 ethanol in small engines
E-15 is okay for late-model vehicles, but keep it out of small engines
12 outdoor power tools
These handy tools save time working in the yard, and also save your...
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Using a Dremel rotary tool
Rotary tools help with a variety of tasks
Follow safety procedures when using chainsaws
Chainsaws are very useful tools for acreage owners, and they can make...
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Portable power pack
One device could help you through the storm
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Latest Blogs

After the storms
Betsy's Backyard |
5/21/13 | 2:18 PM
Tiny tornadoes danced around central Iowa the past few days, dipping and twirling, but...read more
Pond is recovering
Betsy's Backyard |
5/17/13 | 3:29 PM
During the drought last year, the water level in our pond dropped by several feet. Some...read more