Tag Archive: tools

Mar 16

How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

: Kenneth Chen

This Old House website shares 2 informative articles – ” How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades ” and  ” How to Maintain Your Lawn Mower “.

Feb 04

The Right Way To Sharpen A Knife

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Between this article and video, it is a nice introduction to the skill of knife sharpening.

Nov 25

Four Essential Power Tools – hint hint ladies, this is for you all that have no idea what to get a handy fellow for Christmas.

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Oct 08

Chopping & Slicing – Fruit and Vegetable Preparing Easier and Faster

I find that the biggest part of canning, dehydrating or pickling is the slicing or chopping  of the fruit or vegetables. It was worth it to me to get a tool that cuts down my prep time making the whole process less time consuming.     Vidalia Chop Wizard Norpro Big Mouth Chopper, Slicer   …

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Jun 24

Canning Getting Started: Tools of the Trade

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When we have plenty of produce in the summer time it is good to be able to can it so as to save that goodness for winter when there isn’t much fresh around and homesteading adventures by macaroni mason give us a good list of the tools of the trade.

Apr 24

50 Tools Everyone Should Own

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50 Tools Everyone Should Own (With Tips!)  http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/hand-tools/4314786

Apr 15

Maintaining Your Garden Tools

photo credit sacredhabitats.com

Maintaining Your Garden Tools It is very important to maintain your tools by keeping them clean and free of rust, properly adjusted and sharp. Tips in article. http://sacredhabitats.com/2010/12/02/maintaining-your-garden-tools/