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19 May 2025
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Are Reel Mowers Worth it Today?

Many of today’s new homeowners are looking for environmentally friendly solutions to yard maintenance. Reel lawn mowers are not a new idea, however they are gaining in popularity over time. Environmentally conscious homeowners are trading their self-propelled, petroleum-powered mowers for the old-fashioned, muscle-powered versions.

Edwin Bear Budding invented the manual push mower in 1830. This simplistic design, allowed even the middle class to maintain a lawn easily. Reel lawnmowers differ from typical lawnmowers in several important ways. Mr. Budding’s lawnmower did not have an engine and was self-propelled the old-fashioned way, you propelled it yourself.

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07 May 2025
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Leatherman Rebar Multitool Review

Multitools may be one of the smaller pieces of equipment, but what they lack in size, they make up for in practicality. Just to be clear, I am not referring to those cheap knock-offs on eBay. I’m talking about higher-end tools such as Leatherman, Gerber, SOG.  I was given a Leatherman Rebar as a gift a few years back, and it has never left my side while on the job. Until I started to use my Leatherman, I had no idea how much I needed one for a simple task. Here is a quick breakdown of function and practicality.

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