The grit you choose will depend on the type of metal you are working with and the level of finish you desire. For most applications, a 40-grit disc will be sufficient. If you are working with stainless steel or aluminum, you may want to use a finer grit, such as 60 or 80. For a…
Summer is in full swing; for many homeowners, that means busy times tending to the yard. Between keeping the lawn neatly trimmed and flowers and plants watered, there’s a lot of work to do. Keeping the lawn mower bagger from clogging is an important task that often gets overlooked. If not emptied regularly, the bag…
When mowing your lawn, you want to ensure that you have the right equipment for the job. The mower deck is one of the most important pieces of lawn care equipment. The mower deck is what actually cuts the grass, so it is important to choose the right size for your needs. The two most…
Mowing your lawn is a summer ritual for many people. The task can be enjoyable, but it’s also important to have the right tools for the job. If you’re shopping for a new lawn mower, you’ll likely come across models with different deck sizes. There is a lot of debate in the lawn mower community…
In my last post, I talked about my plans to build a concrete raised bed on top of my concrete patio for growing vegetables. Well, here it is! The low wall on the right was already there, and I built the bed out of concrete block and caps. The new wall is 18 inches high, and…
Voltage is usually expressed in volts, and though you can use a variety of voltages to power a heavy duty hedge trimmer (usually anything from 18-24 V), the voltage will depend on the type of fuel it uses for generating electricity. Most people are typically more familiar with gasoline-powered tools, which run at either 9.6…
These flowers were the first blooms we noticed when we started strolling the Bloedel Reserve, a 150-acre garden on Bainbridge Island in Washington state in February. They are called Snow Drops. Is that the most perfect name? We began our visit by hopping on the ferry that brought us from downtown Seattle over to Bainbridge…
I hate to admit how long it had been since I ventured outside the Orange Curtain. (Yup, that’s me with the bandage on my forehead in front of one of the Global Angel Wing Project wings.) But in August, we joined my favorite Laguna Beach-based Hoffy Tours to explore the new, trendy LA Arts District. We visited…