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Hurricane Season

You hear this every year about this time... hurricane season is upon us again. Does your generator and chain saw operate properly? Now is the time to find out!!! If they don't, bring them . . .

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Hurricane Season

Thursday May 13th, 2010 - 4:49AM

You hear this every year about this time... hurricane season is upon us again. Does your generator and chain saw operate properly? Now is the time to find out!!! If they don't, bring them in and we . . .
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The spring ritual is closer than you think

Sunday January 3rd, 2010 - 7:27PM

That's right! Soon it will be time to get that lawn equipment out of "mothball". And yes, it will probably be just like last year, it won't start. How about a new year resolution!! Take it to a se . . .
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Sunday January 3rd, 2010 - 7:26PM

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Did you really save money?

Friday November 27th, 2009 - 9:32AM

Ok, so you think you got a bargain by purchasing that hand held lawn equipment from a large discount store. Did you really save any money? Well, you probably did at the time of purchase. Did you as . . .
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Winterizing Your Equipment

Friday November 20th, 2009 - 5:58AM

With winter upon us and the need for your lawn maintenance equipment dwindles, is your equipment ready for the hibernation period? Here are a few tips to "winterize" your mower, string trimmer, edger . . .
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Hurricane Ida

Monday November 9th, 2009 - 5:48AM

Well I sure missed the end of hurricane season! At the FIXIT SHOP we'll be working on generators and chainsaws only for the next few days. If your equipment doesn't work, bring it by and we are goin . . .
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HURRICANE SEASON OVER?

Tuesday October 13th, 2009 - 5:53AM

Well gang, looks as if we have survived another hurricane season. Time to think about storing your generators. There are a few things you need to do in order to store your generators until next year . . .
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GENTLEMEN -- START YOUR GENERATORS !!!

Saturday June 20th, 2009 - 5:40AM

It's time to make sure you are ready for hurricane season. Does your generator operate properly? Before you try to start it, make sure the engine oil is at the proper level and there is fresh gas in . . .
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WHEN DO I NEED TO SHARPEN MY BLADE

Friday April 17th, 2009 - 7:58PM

To keep your lawn healthy and properly groomed, ensure you have a sharp blade on your mower. After mowing, look at the grass blade. Are you cutting the grass or just beating it into submission? You sh . . .
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Is your mower cutting the grass or only "beating it into submission?"

Friday April 17th, 2009 - 7:54PM

To keep your lawn healthy and properly groomed, ensure you have a sharp blade on your mower. After mowing, look at the grass blade. Are you cutting the grass or just beating it into submission? You sh . . .
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ARE YOU READY FOR SPRING?

Saturday March 7th, 2009 - 5:01AM

Well gang, looks like the warmer weather has finally arrived. Time to start thinking about getting your lawn in shape. If your equipment has been in the garage all winter, there are a few things you . . .
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BETTER TO REPAIR THAN REPLACE

Wednesday February 11th, 2009 - 5:23AM

With the economic mess we all seem to find ourselves in, should you repair or replace your outdoor power equipment? In most cases, repair is less expensive than replacement. Several factors should b . . .
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FUEL STABILIZER - USE IT OR NOT

Monday January 26th, 2009 - 7:04PM

Gasoline is made of unstable organic compounds which deteriorate and change into other compounds over time. Oxygen is the main cause of gasoline deterioration. Refineries add oxygen inhibitors to th . . .
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Get a Head Start on Spring

Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 - 4:57PM

Don't get caught, like most people, and wait until spring to see if your equipment works!!

Bring your summer equipment in to have it serviced before spring arrives. If you don't, you'll be like the . . .
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With the 2008 Hurricane season just weeks away, are you ready?

Wednesday May 14th, 2008 - 2:48PM

Just as important, is your generator and chain saw ready? When was the last time you started either one of them? If it's been more than 6 months, chances are, they wont start!!

If your generator . . .
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