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There’s a reason why Cub Cadet, Craftsman and Toro are all household names. You see their names every time you walk into a home improvement center, hardware store or you’re local Sears. You probably have never heard of the dozen or so other brands that make heavy duty commercial mowers. Well, one company is out to change that.Introducing the “Hustler Raptor” and “Raptor SD” by Excel Industries! There are two high quality mowers now at a homeowner’s price! You may have never heard of this b …

About ECHOFor more than 40 years, ECHO Incorporated has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturer of professional grade, hand-held outdoor power equipment for both the commercial and homeowner markets. Today the company sells its products in North America through 10 distributors managing 6,600 independent dealers. An additional 24 Latin American distributors sell ECHO products through a variety of channels. ECHO products can be found in Home Depot stores in the U.S., Canada, Me …

Kohler Co. was initially established in 1873.John Michael Kohler and Charles Silberzahn purchased the Sheboygan Union Iron and Steel Foundry from Kohler’s employer and father-in-law. They incorporated their new company as Kohler & Silberzahn. In 1887 the company incorporated as the Kohler Co.Entering the Engine Market.Kohler became inspired by the growth of electrical appliances, but realized the limitations of electrical distribution. So, his company began developing small electric generators. …

Even the best lawn care devotees experience common problems with their lawn. For the most part, the fix is pretty simple. However, for unusual issues experts suggest that you dig up a soil sample and seek the advice of a nursery. The most common issues pertaining to lawns include: Grass not growing under a tree Grass won’t grow on a slope Overabundance of weeds Bare spot Circular patches of dead grass Large spots of brown grass in the late summer Water puddlesMany of these problems can be reme …

If you’re looking to install a fresh lawn of sod, you’re going to want to prep the soil of your landscape. Fortunately, preparing your landscape for your lawn is relatively easy, and you can do it in a handful of steps:MeasureMeasure the amount of surface you wish to cover with sod. Know the right amount to order when the time comes.Clear & CleanClear your surface of rocks, sticks, leaves, pine needles, and anything else that may inhibit you from building a pristine lawn.Grade Your SurfaceYo …