by Steve Gagnon | May 5, 2026 | Maintenance and Care, Efficiency and Performance
There's nothing worse than waking up to fresh snow, bundling up, pulling the starter cord on your snow blower, and hearing nothing. A snow blower that won’t start can be a common headache for homeowners throughout Connecticut; some don't even prepare until that first...
by Steve Gagnon | May 5, 2026 | Buying Guides, Maintenance and Care, Product Comparisons
A leaf blower’s CFM refers to the amount of air the machine moves in one minute. In simple terms, the higher the CFM, the more air the blower pushes out and the more leaves it can move at once. When people ask what is CFM on a leaf blower, they’re really asking about...
by Steve Gagnon | Apr 7, 2026 | Maintenance and Care, General Lawn Care, Maintenance Tips
Choosing the right lawn mower oil might seem like a small detail, but it has a big impact on how well your machine runs and how long it lasts. In most cases, the best oil for lawn mower use is SAE 30 for warm weather or 10W-30 for variable temperatures, depending on...
by Teno Bucio | Jan 7, 2026 | Equipment Guides, Maintenance and Care, Product Comparisons
If you’ve shopped for winter equipment, you’ve probably seen the terms snow thrower and snow blower used side by side. While they sound similar and are often treated as interchangeable, they are not the same type of machine. Understanding the difference between a snow...
by Steve Gagnon | Jan 6, 2026 | Maintenance and Care, Buying Guides, Uncategorized
The Best Snow Blowers for Gravel Driveways in CT Connecticut winters can be tough on gravel driveways. Unlike paved surfaces, gravel has a tendency to shift and lift during snow removal. Some snow blowers work well on asphalt and sidewalks, but on gravel they may pick...
by Steve Gagnon | Dec 9, 2025 | Maintenance and Care, Buying Guides, Uncategorized
What Is The Best Single-Stage Snow Blower? A Guide for Connecticut Buyers Anyone who has lived in Connecticut for a few years knows how erratic the snowfall can be. We clear out a couple of inches one week and are faced with wet snow that falls overnight the next...
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