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01 Jun 2025
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How to Grease Your STIHL Trimmer Head (and Why You Should)

A well-maintained STIHL trimmer is a valuable asset for any homeowner or landscaping professional. Regular maintenance not only prolongs the life of your tool but also ensures optimal performance. One often overlooked, yet crucial maintenance task is greasing the trimmer head.

The trimmer head, that hardworking component at the end of your shaft that spins the cutting line, contains gears that experience friction and wear during operation. Just like any other mechanical system with moving parts, these gears need lubrication to run smoothly, prevent overheating, and avoid premature failure. Neglecting this simple maintenance step can lead to a noisy trimmer, reduced cutting power, and ultimately, a costly repair or replacement.

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01 Jun 2025
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Is Your Weed Eater Choking? Signs It’s Running Too Rich and How to Fix It

There’s nothing more frustrating than a weed eater that bogs down, sputters, or just plain refuses to cut. While many issues can plague these indispensable tools, one common culprit is an engine that’s running “rich.” This means your weed eater is getting an excessive amount of fuel compared to the air it needs, leading to a host of performance problems.

Think of it like this: your engine needs a perfect balance of fuel and air to combust efficiently. Too much fuel, and it’s like trying to start a bonfire with too much lighter fluid – lots of smoke and not much fire.

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31 May 2025
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Tune Your 2-Stroke Carburetor: A Simple Guide

Ah, the familiar whine of a two-stroke engine – whether it’s powering your weed eater, chainsaw, or leaf blower, these small but mighty machines are essential for yard work. But what happens when that whine turns into a sputter, a bog, or even a stall? Often, the culprit is a carburetor that’s out of tune.

Today, we’re going to demystify those little adjustment screws on your 2-cycle carburetor, giving you the knowledge to bring your small engine back to life.

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23 May 2025
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Tips for choosing a good Handyman

Hiring a handyman can be very useful in getting a lot of smaller tasks accomplished. They can also be a much more affordable option than hiring a licensed contractor. For this reason, these individuals might be the best option for projects involving various tasks.

Nonetheless, like with all other business decisions you should proceed with caution. The search for the right handyman starts with you.

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23 May 2025
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Be Cautious of Toxic Mulch: Protecting Your Pets, Plants, and Yourself

Mulch is a garden superhero.1 It conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, regulates soil temperature, and enriches the soil as it decomposes.2 But not all mulches are created equal. Beneath the beneficial surface of certain types of mulch lie hidden dangers that can pose significant threats to your beloved pets, valuable plants, and even your own health.3 Understanding these risks and knowing how to identify problematic mulches is crucial for a safe and healthy garden.

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