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Essential Safety Precautions before Splitting Wood

Essential Safety Precautions before Splitting Wood. Before you ever think about picking up any tools, safety must be your number one concern when splitting wood. The impact that results from hitting the log with a splitting maul can send wood pieces into the air at great speeds. Much to the detriment of the user and any other person or pet close by. Besides that, the splitting maul could also accidentally slip from your hands and cause serious harm to you and others. Here are a few essential safety precautions before splitting wood.

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"A worn wooden-handled axe resting on a pile of freshly chopped firewood logs."

How to replace an axe handle

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How to replace an axe handle. Swinging a large-impact tool like a splitting axe, it is natural that sometimes you will miss. Each miss has takes a huge toll on both your hands and the handle of the splitting axe, whether wooden or fiberglass. The result is that the handle will give way (or break) or the head of the maul will loose. Wooden handles are more predisposed to breaking while fiberglass handles can last indefinitely. However, broken axe handle does not the end your log splitting work or the usefulness of the tool.

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How to Use a String Trimmer like a Pro

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How to Baby proof your Garden

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Transforming part of your backyard into a small playground is a great way to spend time with your little ones while creating a fun environment that they will be able to enjoy for years to come. However, toddlers can have a tendency to get a little bit too curious and end up accidentally hurting themselves in the process. While some accidents are unavoidable, there are some precautions that we can put in place to limit the risks to our little ones. Skip the Band-Aids and focus on smiles by following these helpful tips on how to baby proof your garden and back yard area. With a little work and forward thinking, you can make your backyard the ideal outdoor retreat that is safe for you and all of your little ones.

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12 incredibly easy ways to prepare your garden for winter

12 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

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12 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter. The cold conditions associated winter months can devastate your garden plants. Shrubs and perennials can suffer and diseases may spread to annihilate your garden. Besides, you cannot give your best to the garden due to the chills and rains common during winter. Only by preparing adequately can you get your garden through winter so that it blossoms and looks better during spring. Here are 12 ways to prepare your garden for winter.

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