Aerating your lawn loosens compacted soil and allows air and water to reach the roots of your lawn. It’s one of the best ways to dethatch your lawn since it puts less stress on it. The best time to aerate your lawn is during the growing season when the grass can heal and fill in the open area left...
The lawnmowers (and the bees) are buzzing away. A sure sign that summer is here. The weekends during the next few months are precious and everyone wants to make the most of them. As we think of the sunshine and blue skies ahead, now is the time to plan our summer celebrations with friends, family...
The beautiful summer weather calls for celebration! Whether it be a wedding, birthday or graduation party, or just a get together renting equipment is a cost effective way to make the day special. Your backyard is the perfect location and with the right equipment it can be transformed into the...
As winter begins to come to a close and the ice starts to melt it’s time to start thinking about your lawn. If you’re a veteran, then you already took the necessary steps in the fall to make sure you’re off to a great start. If not, then it is time to take action. Every homeowner has one thing in...
There is more to choosing a leaf blower than one might think. Similar to choosing weed trimmer, you must take into account the size of the area in which it is to be used, the proximity of a power source, and the size/strength of the person who will be using it. Below, we’ll discuss the most common...
While fall weddings are not as conventional as spring or summer weddings, they can still have the beauty of those earlier months. Using the elements of season is what will truly make your wedding a celebration you will remember:DressesYour gown is obviously your choice but you may decide that...
Some people like to go away for the Fourth of July-and why not? It’s the peak of the summer season and the weather can’t be beat. Other people however, have discovered that staying close and having their celebration at home can be just as fun, just as memorable, and a little easier on the wallet....
As the warm spring weather breathes life into our lawns and gardens, many folks head out to their shed or garage to dust off their lawn and garden equipment. Unfortunately for some, their hopes of preparing for the work ahead often grind to a halt when mechanical issues crop up. For example, many...
The flooding of basements can occur at any time for a variety of reasons. More often than not, flooding occurs when big storms filled with heavy rain takes place, but it can also happen when the weather is dry. Bottom line, basements are inherently prone to flooding. Therefore, if it happens to...
Winter, for many of us, means two kinds of flurries. Just as the first snowflakes hit the ground in early winter, the blizzard of holiday party invites fill our mailboxes. The resulting parade of events, weekend after weekend, from the dreaded office holiday party, to your neighborhood potluck...
The holidays. They bring festive spirits, cooler weather and like it or not... relatives. Hosting a party for such a crowd takes plenty of forethought, but throw in feeding and providing sleeping arrangements for everyone and you've got yourself a planner's nightmare. That is, unless you rent a...
Of all the seasons to have a wedding, none seem more magical than the winter. Maybe it’s the effect of the Holidays, the time of year when our hearts and thoughts turn to gatherings of family and friends; the cozy and comfortable sense of tradition that is so strong during that time of year. Either...
If you're looking for a way to enhance your front yard, consider adding walkways or fencing. They not only improve the aesthetic appeal of your property, but also allow you to create functional pathways to and from your garden, shed or front door. Head to your local True Value hardware store for...
After a long winter and wet spring, water-logged yards begin to dry out and that’s a great time to prepare your lawn for summer. Following is some basic advice and equipment you can use to rejuvenate your lawn. Luckily, simple problems such as thatch, bare spots and soil compaction are easily...
Removing wallpaper from your walls is one of the most tedious tasks you can undertake when considering redecorating the walls inside your house. Problem is you can’t stand that pea green ’60s wallpaper anymore. Well it turns out that renting a wallpaper steamer can make your job exponentially...
Refinishing hardwood floors in the home is a big job to handle. If you're going to tackle it yourself make sure you have the assistance of a floor sander you can rent from your local rental store. Proper planning before you begin is just as important, so here's a few tips to get started in the...
Think about renovating your lawn, especially after winter when it's looking dead or overrun with weeds and there's no hope in sight. Spring lawn renovation can be done in a day with hard work and a few rental tools. This time make sure that you take care of your lawn carefully so you won't be...
Anyone who has a big lawn understands the hassle of raking your lawn for hours and being left with aching muscles. Over the course of a year, the effort you put into raking can become more taxing. To save time and energy, consider renting a leaf blower. Leaf blowers collect lawn debris quickly and...
The picturesque verdant lawn with accompanying garden, rife with eclectic herbs, flowers and vegetables…this is the image most elicited upon hearing the word “lawn,” but oftentimes, depending on your climate, that phase of a lawn's life cycle may only last a few months. To increase the quality of...
With summer around the corner, now is a good time to think about the things you’ll do in the beautiful weather ahead. Mowing, trimming, and weeding can be tedious, but if you have a larger plan in mind, it can be very rewarding. And, if you stop by your local rental center, you can ensure that you...
Fundraising for any cause can be an arduous task. It involves a lot of organization and a lot of time. But all the hard work needs to be hidden from the final product, because when it comes down to the actual fundraising event…it should be all fun and games! You want your supporters and sponsors...
