When storing the mower at the end of the season, it is a good practice to empty the mower gas tank. This prevents sediment from building up in the fuel system and also prevents leaks in the lines. Draining the lawn mower gas tank is only one part of draining the fuel from the mower....
With winter on the way, don’t skip the essentials of lawn winterization. Find out how to winterize your lawn the right way: keep mowing, rake leaves and debris, water, aerate, dethatch, overseed, apply fertilizer and soil amendments, control weeds, control pests, control diseases, maintain...
Gas spills on driveways generally occur when refilling a vehicle or lawnmower with gasoline. Made of crude oil, gasoline mars driveways with strong odors and unsightly stains. Although gasoline quickly evaporates, it leaves flammable chemicals in driveways. Chemicals in gasoline contaminate the environm...
1. Empty the gas tank.A non-starting mower in the spring is most often the effect of gas being left in the tank without use over the course of many months. One repairman I talked with said that after not being in use, gas basically turns to varnish and mucks up the engine. You hav...
But when you consider that with DIY shrub removal, you’ll still have to clean up the debris, dispose of the bushes, and fill in the holes left all over the place, you’ll realize that it’s better to find a pro near you and have them do the job on your behalf....
The sweet drink will attract the wasps to come in, but they won’t easily be able to get out. This is just one variation of the homemade wasp-trap method, but there are many more. Make sure that all of the wasps are dead before touching the bottle to dispose of it. Natural Yellow...
Properly dispose of garden debris photosnicas / Shutterstock In the same vein, it's essentially that all garden waste is disposed of properly. "Composting can be a good way to recycle garden waste, but ensure that the compost pile is well-aerated and properly managed to prevent mould growth...
But you’ll still find carburetors on older car and motorcycle engines and in the compact engines in lawnmowers and chainsaws. Gasoline engines are designed to take in exactly the right amount of air so the fuel burns properly, whether the engine is starting from cold or running hot at ...
Composting pet waste deserves an extra mention. Many pet owners wonder what is the best ways to dispose of pet waste. Should it go down the toilet? Can it be composted? Is it destined for the landfill as untreated sewage? Do not add pet or human wastes to a compost pile. ...
A lightning strike, an electrical short, or a haphazardly thrown cigarette butt could lead to a fire. This is the time to dispose of these as soon as possible. Ever stored pet food in your shed? Its great to keep pet food out of the way, but its a tempting treat for wild animals,...