How To Sharpen Mower Blades

A rotary-blade power mower cuts grass by slicing it off at high speed. The blades on many move around 2,500 revolutions per minute. But that high speed becomes ineffective if the blades are dull or nicked. Fortunately, keeping them sharp is easy and takes only a few minutes with the proper tools and technique.
Since the [...]

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How To Repair a Hose

The type of hose repair needed depends, of course, on the type of leak you have. Here are two different possibilities for a leak, and how to fix them.
Ordinary garden hoses tend to leak at one of two points, either at the fitting or at a kink.
Kinks are usually the result of trying to get [...]

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Lawn Care DIY – Selecting a Lawnmower – Walk Behind

Invented in 1830, the original lawnmower would be recognizable today. The same basic parts were in place at the beginning.  (Don’t worry.  We at Omaha Lawn Care use only the newest technology for our customers!) Though not gas or electrically powered, the twisted set of blades did an admirable job of keeping grass low. The [...]

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Lawn Watering Guidelines

For Omaha lawns to look their best you must maintain a regular watering schedule.  And you really need to follow it throughout the growing season.
its best to water your yard at sunrise for about 20 minutes per section.  You can even water for 30-45 minutes in the summer.  You should water at least 2-3 times [...]

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Basic Tools for DIY Lawn Care

It’s only been just over a hundred fifty years since grass was cut with a hand scythe – if it was cut at all. That was about the extent of lawn care then. Now, there are a dozen tools – some hand, some power, that are considered essential for keeping that green carpet in shape.  [...]

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