While it’s true that most homeowners with a chainsaw (and the fortitude) can cut down a tree, it should be stressed that this is a project to be approached with the utmost care. Safety is the number one concern. Not only are chainsaws dangerous, but falling trees are equally so. It stands to reason...
Renting equipment can be pretty easy if done right. Even if you’re on the other side of the counter and you are the one doing the renting, it really all comes down to planning ahead, paying attention to detail, and knowing where you stand. Here are a few do’s and don’ts with rental equipment to get...
For the happy couples who have decided to make 2015 the year of their wedding, there are many exciting new trends underway. As Debra Witt of Bridal Guide says, “there’s a strong spirit of individualism in the air this new year, with couples keen on infusing their ceremonies and receptions with...
It always sounds like tough work, but splitting logs and firewood does not have to be more work than it has to be. There are multiple kinds of splitters such as Hand Pump Hydraulic, Electrohydraulic, and Gas-Engine Hydraulic. Hand Pump Hydraulics are hardly used, but despite their shortcomings they...
A portable heater might seem like something that you may not need very often-but when the situation calls for one, nothing else will do. Whether these situations are planned or unplanned, renting one is the perfect solution. Below are some examples of when renting a portable heater can come in...
Now that summer is just about over, the time is approaching to start planning fun events for the fall. The first thing that springs to mind when you think of autumn is, of course, Halloween. Autumn is also a time when we get to reap the harvests that have been proliferating all summer. Hosting a...
To the uninitiated, tillers and cultivators may sound like two terms for the same thing --as if the words were completely interchangeable. The fact is they’re not. Though they are similar in design and concept, they are quite different and are intended for two specific purposes. Essentially, a...
A good exterior paint job will protect your house from the elements, saving you the higher cost of extensive repairs. This project will help you with previously painted wood siding, but many of the procedures and advice hold true for other types of siding and exterior surfaces. You can apply latex...
In a difficult economy, brides are more often choosing to spend more of their wedding funds on their honeymoon and opt for a smaller, more cost-effective backyard wedding. These sorts of celebrations can be intimate and warm, and in a familiar environment which will provide memories of special...
Planning a wedding in 2014? Choosing a theme, and all of the necessities to go along with it, can be a big decision for a bride! Here are 5 top wedding trends for 2014 to help ease the pain: 1. Blush Shades With 2014 officially underway, you will start to see a return to very romantic shades. It’s...
Brush chippers convert unwanted tree waste into usable, dimensional chips that are ideal for use as mulch, compost and as a cover for pathways. There are many sizes of chippers, ranging from a six-inch diameter capacity for limbs up to a monster 18-inch chipper. The smaller chippers are more...
Painting the exterior of your house is an opportunity to spiff up the appearance of your home and extend the life of your exterior. Before you start painting the exterior of your house this summer you will need to prep and clean the exterior of your home thoroughly. Make sure to repair or replace...
When it comes to the changing weather, we learn to take the good with the bad. Sometimes though, Mother Nature tends to get a bit too cranky. Whether she throws us a typical storm or even hits us a little harder, it’s best to know what to do. Below, we share some before and after tips, as well as...
While most of us use spring and summer to focus on outdoor projects and lawn maintenance, winter can be a great time to turn your attention indoors. This winter, why not take on a bathroom remodel as your New Year’s resolution! We often see our clients turn a blind eye to indoor projects; and...
Tis the season to burn firewood! Whether it’s your main source of heat or simply added for that cozy feeling several evenings out of the month, we rent the equipment to make it easy. Typically, if you are having firewood delivered or if you cut the trees down yourself, you will want to get it all...
The concept of deep-frying turkey started in the south but has quickly spread in popularity throughout the country. Done right, deep-fried turkey is one of the moistest ways to serve the bird and is not at all greasy. Though the process is relatively quick and simple, there are many safety factors...
The first step in repairing and resurfacing concrete floors and other paved areas is to prepare the surfaces properly so that new overlays or coatings can bond securely. All grinding disks use friction either to cut away surface irregularities much like a saw blade or to scrape the surface using an...
A sod cutter (shown) is a great landscaping tool that can easily turn a homeowner into a landscape designer. Sod cutters can be used for a variety of landscaping applications including sidewalks, stepping stones, flower beds and ponds. You'll discover that using a sod cutter is much more productive...
Sometimes, through acts of nature or maybe too much fertilizing, it's necessary to start a totally new lawn or to completely rebuild large areas of an existing lawn. In these cases here's what you'll need to do.Tools & Materials you'll need: Rotary tiller Rake Seed Seed spreader Watering hose and...
Call us today and describe the project you would like to complete with rented equipment. When our rental store personnel know the details of your project, they can recommend exactly the type and size of equipment you'll need for most lawn and garden and home improvement or repair...
Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and other special occasions bring family and friends together in celebration. Yet it is easy to forget that weeks and months of preparation and planning goes into just one day of feasting on delicious delicacies, succulent bite-size entrees and fun...
