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How to Sharpen Dull Tools Again

Whether it’s a chisel, ax, or pruning shears–dull tools not only make work harder but also increase the risk of injury. Why ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mowing the lawn is often the first job homeowners tackle when heading outside to beautify their home's exterior. It keeps the yard looking ...
Fall is a great time to take stock of your gardening and other bladed tools, and get them in pristine shape before they're put away for the season. Sharpening tools like shovels, hoes, pruning shears, ...
The next step is attending to the blades on hand tools like pruners and loppers. I like to keep mine clean throughout the growing season by wiping them down with cleaning wipes and occasionally hosing ...
While we’re still very much a society that will dispose of something too quickly, more and more folks are adopting the recycling mindset. We’re having items repaired or updated before tossing them ...
A sharp knife is a joy to use, but many of us are guilty of buying the cheapest kitchen tools available and rarely maintaining them. Keeping knives sharp is key to working with them both safely and ...
FARGO - The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society will host a small garden tool sharpening workshop here from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 at the NRI Atrium, 700 1st Ave. S. Those attending the ...