It’s Tool Time. Gentlemen, Start Your Motors!
New husband-and-wife team take over the reins at yard toy haven Current Power Machinery in Clarkson. Words by Don McVie (L-R) Owners Janet and Jim Guest in their CPM showroom, located at 1661 Lakeshore...
View ArticleIn the Know about Clearing Snow
How many times have you broken a sweat shovelling snow, only to look across the street and see a neighbour with a snow blower effortlessly clearing their driveway? This winter, make your life...
View ArticlePurchasing Power? Follow Our Gener-8 Tips
A generator is a big investment. Don’t get your wires crossed—do a little homework with our tips below and make sure you’re not in for a big shock. Here’s what you should consider: 1. Voltage. There...
View ArticleWill Your New Lawnmower Cut It?
When it comes to buying a new lawn mower, there are plenty of options on the market. Be the sharpest tool in the shed: consult this handy guide, then ask your local independent dealer for advice. A...
View ArticleGet the Edge on Trimmers
1. Electric or gas. How big is your backyard? Electric trimmers are great for a narrow townhome lot; not so much for estate grounds. They’re also quieter—treat your neighbours to the sound of silence....
View ArticleOff the Chain
Here are some quick tips about buying and operating chainsaws! 1. Electric or gas. Electric chainsaws are a good fit for small jobs where a cord will reach. When you need the heavy artillery, gas...
View ArticleOwn Those Leaves
Don’s favourite weapon in the backyard arsenal. Words by Don McVie I admit it. Over the years my leaf blower has probably been my most reliable go-to guy in the garden shed. In winter it comes out to...
View ArticleLessons from Oscar the Woodsman!
Our Weekend Warrior reminisces about the chainsaw. Words by Don McVie I was only 13 the summer Dad brought home our first chainsaw. Pioneers of a sort, our family was toiling away trying to clear the...
View ArticlePowering Michael Jackson
Our weekend warrior recounts the early days of portable power. Words by Don McVie In 1984, I worked on the amazing Jacksons’ Victory Tour. Michael and his brothers mesmerized 2 million fans in stadiums...
View ArticleGentlemen, Start Your Mowers!
Our Weekend Warrior drops the gauntlet on power mowing machines. Words by Don McVie Super Recycler with Blade Stop System, starting at $619.99 As we look to the welcome end of a very long winter, it...
View ArticleThe Perfectly Awesome Series
Discover the world’s greatest yard-care gadget. Words by Don McVie Psst… hey buddy… want to know the coolest tool in the shed? They call it the “PAS,” a code, manufacturers claim, that means...
View ArticlePumping the Basics
The Weekend Warrior shares the lowdown on the pump front. Words by Don McVie Commercial-grade 4 hp, Honda GX120 engine with Oil Alert. A year after the big flood in our neighbourhood, I still cringe at...
View ArticleIt’s Leaf Season!
The Weekend Warrior offers guidance on your next leaf blower. It’s that time of year again. The days are beautiful but feeling slightly shorter with each sunset. Summer plants are slipping just past...
View ArticleWeekend Warrior: Let it Snow!
The Weekend Warrior shares his enthusiasm for a snowy winter! When I was a youngster growing up in the West Island of Montreal, we had really “manly” winters that were long and cold, with snow...
View ArticleWeekend Warrior: Blackout!
Don’t let your sanity de-generate! When I was young, power failures felt almost like a snow day since in both cases school got cancelled. No doubt it was inconvenient for Mom, but it was little more...
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