Tools lose their edge and become dull. That’s a fact of their existence. But it’s also a fact that they need not stay that way. Sharpening nearly anything, from a shovel to a putty knife to a plane to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. So why bother sharpening your chainsaw? If you fail to keep up with this task, the blades will ...

Knowing what tool is used to sharpen knives will save you a headache when you find that yours are becoming dull. Most of the ...

A sharpening stone is a basic tool for keeping your gardening tools sharp. To use it, hold the blade at a 20-degree angle ...

It's February, and you may be itching to get out in the garden. But you know it's too soon to plant a lot of the things you're thinking of. What to do? Spend some time getting ready for spring by ...

Before the spring gardening season begins, prepare by sharpening your garden tools. Sharp tools are safer and easier for you to use and healthier for your plants, according to Julie Janoski, Plant ...

Power hedge trimmers are a great time saver over manual trimmers for maintaining neat hedges and other landscaping, but only if they’re properly sharpened. If your power hedge trimmer is continually ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... TOOL TIME Ask any athlete or recreational skier about the importance of getting into physical shape prior to the season, and they’ll tell you how important ...

P aradoxically, a cheap garden tool is expensive because it will wear out faster. When you buy garden tools, buy good quality, well-made tools. The metal will have a good "temper," and it will lend ...

Your hedge trimmer is an important tool if your lawn includes bushes, shrubs, and other landscaping features to tame and maintain. Here’s the thing, though: You can only get the kind of tight, ...