Repair

Chainsaw Sharpening the Easy Way with PowerSharp

Keeping a chainsaw sharp is typically not a top priority when it comes to tool maintenance since most of us only use our chainsaw on the rare occasion that we need to trim large branches or clear fallen debris.

But for safety sake, keeping a chain sharpened is important, not to mention how much the performance is increased with a sharp chain.

The PowerSharp looks to be a great solution. It's easy to use and only takes a couple minutes to sharpen your chain before getting back to work.

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Caring For Your Motorized Lawnmower

With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, I think it's pretty safe to say spring is here (at least the calendar says so!) and with better outdoor conditions comes more maintenance of our outdoor space.

I stumbled upon this how-to guide via my Twitter stream and thought I'd pass these little nuggets of knowledge your way.

As someone allergic to grass (and most things that grow out of the ground) I've never been one behind the wheel -- or handles, as it may be -- of a lawnmower, so this information was not only news to me, but pretty informative as well.

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Tool Maintenance: Sharpening Hand Tool Blades

If you've heeded our earlier advice to invest in good, durable tools, the next step is to ensure proper care and maintenance in order to extend the life of your tool collection. The most popular tool upkeep task is sharpening blades, so you'll need to select a file or stone that best complements your blade and the size of the tool.

How To Change a Mitre Saw Blade

Don't keep settling for a saw blade that is worn and ineffective. The process to change out the blades isn't very difficult and you'll work much faster as your saw slices and dices like new.

We are taking notes from this guide from One Project Closer that breaks down the process. All you need is an adjustable wrench and gloves. They remind us to always follow the manufacturers' instructions for changing your saw's blade.