Picking a Snow Shovel That Saves Your Back and Your Driveway
Pusher, scoop or bent-handle ergonomic: which snow shovel suits a driveway, a paver patio or a deck — plus blade edges that won't scratch.
Outdoor Storage
Fuel, batteries, blades and belts — how to store gas and battery tools so they start in spring.
Pusher, scoop or bent-handle ergonomic: which snow shovel suits a driveway, a paver patio or a deck — plus blade edges that won't scratch.
Drain and store garden hoses, protect outdoor spigots from freezing, and choose the right hose reel — before the first hard freeze.
Three safe ways to deal with gas in your mower before winter storage — siphon pump, run it dry, or stabilize — and which one your mower needs.
Prevent rust on mower blades, hand tools and spare parts by controlling condensation, cleaning steel and applying the right protective film.
Store gasoline in approved cans with safe ventilation, temperature, spacing and quantity—away from flames, living areas and drains.
Keep mice from nesting in mower engines and chewing wires by sealing shed gaps, removing food and setting traps in the right places.
Gas mowers, edgers, trimmers and battery tools all need proper winter storage. We cover fuel, oil, batteries and blades so everything starts in spring.