Having to run your chainsaw with the choke knob pulled out to engage the choke indicates you have a problem that must be fixed for the best performance. A SENIX chainsaw only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or not enough fuel. This can be caused by a …
How Often Should You Change Your Mower Blades? Lawn mower blades should be changed once a year. Blades that are exposed to more dirt and gravel should be changed more frequently. Replace your mower blades annually when performing the routine annual service on your mower. If the blades you are replacing aren’t damaged and excessively …
There are many positive aspects of an electric mower such as reduced noise, ease of use, and no fluids to change. However, they can become just as frustrating as a gas mower when they won’t start. A DeWalt electric mower won’t start due to a dead battery, bad battery connection, bad safety switch, loose or …
If you’re a quilter, you’re going to need a good quilting ironing board. And no, that skinny, wobbly board you’ve had for twenty years won’t do the trick. You’ll need something that works for a large swath of fabric and a heavy finished quilt — something that doesn’t tip over or cause you to trip … Read more
Every quilter knows that leftover pieces of fabric are inevitable. While some people throw these scraps away, others are quite conscientious and look to make something from their scraps. However, scrap quilting is not a new concept. Looking back to the Victorian age, we find that the production of crazy quilts by upper-class women was … Read more
As quilters, we are constantly searching for the next quilt pattern we want to attempt, whether we’re beginners or seasoned professionals. One of the best quilt patterns for any skill level is the log cabin pattern. We’re going to take a closer look at log cabin quilts and see why they are an excellent choice … Read more
Have you ever seen a quilt that seemed to play tricks with your eyes, and you had to stop and wonder, “How did they do that?” Optical Illusion quilt patterns have a wonderful mixture of artistry and creativity; many times, they are much easier to create than they seem. In this post, we will thoroughly … Read more
Today we’re going to go on an adventure through the winding paths of different labyrinth quilt patterns. Before we dive into this mysterious pattern, let’s go over some basics. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a labyrinth as “a maze formed by paths separated by high hedges.” But how is that translated into a quilt pattern? The … Read more
Sure, scrappy quilts are eye-catching and colorful, and who doesn’t love creating a quilt from a gorgeous fat quarter bundle? But sometimes, you want to make a quilt with a minimal fabric selection and timeless appeal. That’s why so many quilt pattern designers have created patterns for 3-yard quilts. These patterns make fabric selection a … Read more
When drilling into concrete, you should be using either a hammer or a rotary hammer drill due to its dense and hard properties. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you don’t have access to either of these, an impact driver can be used instead to drill small holes into concrete! However, since … Read more