Looking to do a little spring cleaning? When it comes to washing away dirt and grime, few tools are as useful and versatile as a pressure washer. After a long winter, it may seem a bit overwhelming to look out onto your deck, patio, or driveway and see the layers of buildup left behind. Renting a...
Skid steer loaders are among the most versatile machines a man can use when trying to complete a variety of work projects such as construction, excavation, and even agriculture. They are smaller than most heavy machines, but pack a lot of power to help you get your job done. If you didn’t know...
Using an airless paint sprayer can be a great timesaver. Of the many advantages to using airless paint sprayers, perhaps the greatest is the evenly spreading of paint. If you are planning to rent one, here are a few helpful tips: How they work Since they don't use air to propel the paint, you may...
A brush chipper can be an invaluable tool for any type of landscape clearing or cleanup, but it has to be used properly to be most effective. Learning how to use a brush chipper safely can help you turn even an overwhelming cleanup job into fast, efficient work. About Brush Chippers Brush...
When you’ve got a great project or idea in mind, nothing can put a damper on things like not having the right tools or equipment for the job. In many cases it could be a tool that you need for just a short time. All too often, the cost of some tools or equipment can be expensive, making your dream...
Pressure washers have been very popular in recent years --and with good reason. They are extremely versatile tools that save a lot of time, often with great results. A lot of cleaning can be accomplished in a little amount of time. Some jobs can be accomplished so quickly in fact, that when renting...
A skid steer can be a versatile piece of equipment to help with a wide range of landscaping projects. Learning about skid steers can help you be prepared to make good use of the equipment to make your landscaping easier and more efficient. About Skid Steers Also called the skid loader or skid...
As the weather gets warmer and winter’s ice and snow fades into chilly memory, we begin to think about opening the house up and doing our spring cleaning. With all of the warm summer months ahead of us and all of the projects we like to accomplish, wouldn’t it be nice to still find the time to...
Spring is arriving everywhere, which means it’s time to start all preparations for the warm weather to come. During the colder months, a lot of the tools and equipment that’s used during the spring and summer is neglected for a long period of time. However, the beginning of spring is the perfect...
Concrete is a strong, durable, weather-resistant material perfect for paths, driveways, patios, pool surrounds, barbecue areas, firepits, landscape curbing, and more. But what do you do when you need to make changes to your concrete? Instead of breaking up and tearing out an entire concrete fixture...
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...
Any type of hardwood or softwood species that is at least 1” in diameter can be used to create mulch for your garden or landscape. To make wood mulch, you will to need to rent the proper equipment to get the job done. The proper equipment you need is a portable wood chipper/shredder. Every...
Expanding foam is one of those products that fall squarely in the duct tape, bailing twine and WD-40 category. It has a list of uses that’s a mile long and is still growing. In fact, with expanding foam and the three other items mentioned above, TV’s MacGyver probably could have escaped from the...
When it comes to the beautiful summer 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 summer storm or even hits us a little harder, it’s best to know what to do. Below, we share some before and after...
The temperatures are beginning to creep back up and that means it is time to think about Spring Cleaning. Spring cleaning is that old fashioned tradition that allows us to get a head start on the seasons of spring and summer by cleaning our houses, prepping our gardens, and getting rid of the...
Every season brings it’s own inconveniences, and potentially costly fixes. Summer brings with it hot weather, and money spent on lotions whereas fall brings cool weather and fall clean up. What does winter bring? Winter brings snow and eggnog, but can also cause your pipes to freeze. When water...
No matter how large or small your next digging project, we have everything you need. To learn more about how to make digging easy and enjoyable follow these tips on what equipment and tools to use. Before starting any digging project be sure to call 811 or the local or government utility location...
There are a lot of challenges for today’s contractors. Keeping up-to-date with the latest tools and techniques, regulations and codes alone can keep them busy. The challenge of running a business has enough pitfalls on its own. When it comes to the contractor’s bread-and-butter, the remodeling job,...
