Garden Leaf Blowers - More Power to Your Elbow
by: Leonard Mutch
Garden leaf blowers are powered generally either by gas or electric. Our article below will guide you to make the best choice of leaf blower for your portability needs, and garden size.
Gas Leaf Blowers
These are more powerful (and noisier) than electric ones,
and with a reach beyond the limits of an extension cord. Two-cycle engines require a mix of gas and oil. Gas powered leaf blowers are excellent where mobility
and greater work output is required, but are unfortunately heavier than the electric models.
Hand held leaf blowers - Useful only for small to medium yards where you need the power of a gas engine.. They can get heavy however after using for a while. Convenience and portability have their own price if you have backache! The bigger models can also vibrate a bit at top speed, so check the weight and balance.
Look for air speeds higher than 150 mph and noise levels less than 70 decibels. (Make sure to check your local ordinances: as some areas limit noise to less than 65 decibels.)
Backpack leaf blowers - these are best for driveways and bigger yards. Be sure to look out for an antivibration system and noise-squelching muffler to make carrying the engine bearable for long periods of time. The blower fits in a harness worn on the operator's back.
Walk behind leaf blowers - these are better for large yards or big areas. I would look for a four cycle engine to give you more power and less emissions, and also a three wheeler if possible to make for easier steering. Walk behind leaf blowers cover the most acreage in the least time. These gas powered machines are normally the tool of choice for commercial users, but for regular homeowners, they can make short work of a home lawn.They will however be more expensive too! Vacuum units also use a hose for picking up debris and leaves.
Electric Leaf Blowers
These are less powerful than gas, but
have the advantage of being lighter, with less vibration and quieter (you still need some protection for your hearing) ? and there are no exhaust fumes! as electricity drives the fan. The attached cord
however, limits your mobility so this may not be the best choice for a lawn with lots of trees!. Look too, for a cord retention system to prevent the cord from being accidentally unplugged when being used. Also when selecting an extension cord to use with your electric leaf blower, remember that if the gauge used is too small or inadequate, the motor will not perform
particularly well. Match the power rating of the tool to a compatible cord, and always buy a cord
that is rated for outdoor use. Be Safe!
Handheld leaf blowers - these are best for smaller gardens, patios and walkways. Be on the lookout for one with a flexible blower tube to allow you to reach into corners!
Combo leaf blower/vacuum - a great idea for small to medium gardens where you've not much room to pile your leaves. I would look out for one with a variable speed and mulcher built-in to the blower to help cut the leaf volume.
Rechargeable/battery-operated leaf blowers - are
a good alternative for small areas. Work well on solid surfaces like driveways and garages, but are limited because of their short run time and because they move less air than the larger
corded models.
About The Author
Leonard Mutch is a keen gardener and author. You can read more of his tips and articles at http://www.gardenleafblower.com and subscribe to his gardening tips newsletter at http://www.gardenandplantcenter.com.
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How Often Should I Change My Vacuum Bag?
by: Kevin Haynes
We're often asked: How often should I change my vacuum cleaner bag?
The answer - there is no set answer. But there are some easy guidelines to follow.
First, understand that vacuum cleaners work by moving air through the machine, and that movement is air is what picks up the dirt. When that air movement is restricted - such as from a nearly full vacuum bag - your performance suffers greatly.
As a rule of thumb, plan on changing the vacuum bag once a month. However, you may need to change it sooner if one of the following conditions exist in your home:
(1) Your home is over 2000 Square foot and has lots of wall to wall carpet.
(2) You have installed new carpeting, which will 'shed' for many months.
(3) You have pets such as cats or dogs, which will 'shed' forever.
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by: Paul Curran
Christmas recipe serves: 6
calories per serving: 490
preparation time: 30 minutes
cooking time: 2 hours 15 minutes
suitable for freezing (after step 4)
Christmas recipe ingredients:
shallots or small onions, 225 g (8oz)
streaky bacon, rindless 225 g (8 oz)
pheasants, oven ready, brace
salt and pepper
oil, 30 ml (2 tbsp)
butter, 50 g (2 oz)
garlic cloves, 2
Madeira, 300 ml (10 fl oz)
beef stock, 600 ml (1 pint)
thyme, fresh (sprig) or dried (pinch)
bay leaves, 2
juniper berries, 6
orange, pared rind and juice from 1
recurrant jelly, 90 (ml) (6 tbsp)
chestnuts, peeled 225 g (8 oz), canned, frozen or vacuum-packed)
garnish, thyme (fresh)
Christmas recipe instructions:
1. Remove the backbone and knuckles from...
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Generally there is one room in the house where most of the "family living" takes place. In order to have a pleasant and welcoming living area for your family, and a place you can be proud of when you have visitors, you need to come up with some type of organization and storage for your main room, whether it be the living room or family room.
Step back and take a look at your room as a stranger would. Is it cluttered? Are there newspapers, catalogs and magazines pilled up all over the tables? Kids toys thrown all over? Shoes lying around? What is the condition of the furniture, would you feel comfortable sitting on your sofa, or does it obviously belong to the family dog?
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Diamonds In Parking Lots
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by: Paul Curran
Christmas recipe serves: 6
calories per serving: 490
preparation time: 30 minutes
cooking time: 2 hours 15 minutes
suitable for freezing (after step 4)
Christmas recipe ingredients:
shallots or small onions, 225 g (8oz)
streaky bacon, rindless 225 g (8 oz)
pheasants, oven ready, brace
salt and pepper
oil, 30 ml (2 tbsp)
butter, 50 g (2 oz)
garlic cloves, 2
Madeira, 300 ml (10 fl oz)
beef stock, 600 ml (1 pint)
thyme, fresh (sprig) or dried (pinch)
bay leaves, 2
juniper berries, 6
orange, pared rind and juice from 1
recurrant jelly, 90 (ml) (6 tbsp)
chestnuts, peeled 225 g (8 oz), canned, frozen or vacuum-packed)
garnish, thyme (fresh)
Christmas recipe instructions:
1. Remove the backbone and knuckles from...
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There are few things more nerve wracking than a crying baby, particularly when nothing you do seems to console him.
But, how do you know when your baby?s symptoms have are just crying and when he has colic?
And, just what is colic, anyway?
No one knows exactly what causes colic, though many old wives tales abound. Lots of older women will tell you that it is caused by parental inexperience, but colic does not occur more often in first children than in subsequent children, so they One thing that seems clear is that most babies who are experiencing colic have a stomach ache.
Many are gassy, though a baby won?t cry so inconsolably every time he has gas, so it is clearly gas plus something, though just what is not clear.
Though we don?t know what colic really is, it is hard to miss when your child is experiencing it.
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