Feeding birds is fun! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of spotting a new or rare bird, perched at the feeder. Bird feeding also helps sustain our feathered friends when snow and ice may make foraging impossible. If you are a novice to bird feeding, you may want to get a book, such as A… Read More
If you own an ATV, UTV, or a lawn tractor of any size, you know that a dump trailer or cart is necessary to get the most utility out of your machine. But how do you go about choosing the right trailer or cart for you? As product development manager at DR Power Equipment, I’ve torture-tested… Read More
Can you say “DR Power Equipment?” Many people think the “DR” means “Doctor” and call us “Doctor Power.” Maybe it’s time we cleared things up. “DR” stands for Dick Raymond, one of the founders of DR Power Equipment. You may know Dick from his classic “Joy of Gardening” book and TV series that were produced… Read More
It started with a little land and turned into a lot of living. Have you ever dreamed of quitting your city job, moving to a rural area, growing a big garden, heating with wood, raising chickens, and making a living in the country? Steven and Karen Trubitt dreamed it…then they did it. And they’re making… Read More
“It all started because I like clean fence lines.” Now she maintains her 5 country acres with help from her DR Trimmer/Mower. “In Nebraska, they call a property like ours ‘an acreage.’ We own 5.05 very diverse acres bordered on two sides by cornfields. We have a creek that runs through the front, some woods, pastures… Read More
No matter where they live, most people must heat their homes for at least a portion of the year. Here in Vermont, the saying goes that there are eight months of winter and four months of bad sledding, so heating the home is an important issue. In southern states, warming the house may only be… Read More
Avoid costly damage with a quick cleaning of your gutters. Once the autumn leaves have fallen don’t forget to check your gutters. If you haven’t checked them in a while you’ll find that they might be growing moss or even grass. At the very least, they’ll probably be full of leaves that in time can block… Read More
DR Trimmer/Mower maintenance is easy! DR has made maintenance simple with these helpful how-to videos. And if you’re in need of supplies, our Maintenance Kits have everything you need, all in one convenient package. Have another maintenance question? Ask it in the comments section! Change your oil Adjust the head tension. Adjust the wheel clutch (self-propelled… Read More
DR Field and Brush Mower maintenance is easy! DR has made maintenance simple with these helpful how-to videos. And if you’re in need of supplies, our Maintenance Kits have everything you need, all in one convenient package. Have another maintenance question? Ask it in the comments section! Change your oil. Replace your air filter. Replace… Read More
There is so much to love about winter. Walking to the shed and hearing the crunch of frost underfoot. Feeling the rush of blood back into our cheeks when we re-enter the house. The aroma of cinnamon and apples. The pleasant crackle of a fire. There is also much to be done to prepare for… Read More