The spirit of country living runs deep at DR® Power Equipment. We love getting our hands dirty and living close to the land. Best of all, we love being able to say, “Yup, I did that myself.”
It’s a frightening reality: In just the last decade alone—and primarily in the arid regions of the Southwest and Western United States—wildfires have wreaked havoc, increasing in both frequency and severity. And while we’re not here to go into the whys and wherefores of climate change, we are here to offer up a few easy… Read More
A steel-bladed lawn edger is a professional tool for creating sharp, clean edges along walkways, garden borders, around trees. Plus anywhere else on your property where you want the precision of a well-defined cut. Professional edging defines these areas crisply and goes after the roots which, with most other edging techniques, are left unmolested and… Read More
Portable generators solve a lot of problems that homeowners have — from powering all the essentials when the electricity goes out to letting you use your power tools beyond the reach of an extension cord. But there’s another — more fun! — way that you can use your portable generator, too. Generators are great for… Read More
Here at DR® Power, we’re proud of being a great place to work! It’s all about having fun and one way we have fun is with our DR Roundup. At least once a year we get everyone up out of their chairs, and out in the field, so they can use the awesome equipment that… Read More
Although chainsaws are excellent tools for wood cutting, the potential for accidents is high and severe injuries can result from improper use. Chainsaw safety should always be your first priority. By taking the necessary safety precautions, you will avoid serious injury. Take some time out before you use your new chainsaw to read the owner’s… Read More
A Leaf & Lawn Vacuum is a terrific tool for gathering leaves. But, for many customers, a machine you only pull out once a year may not seem like a very good investment. If Equipment is sitting around collecting dust 10-11 months of the year it can be hard to justify the expense. Versatility That’s… Read More
Winter is often a great time to get some of your outdoor burning projects out of the way. Outdoor burning can be a great way to get rid of brush and other yard waste, unwanted paper (especially sensitive financial or medical documents), and certain burnable household wastes – as long as you do it safely… Read More
Whether you live in the north and worry about being inundated with heaps of snow in the winter, or live near the coast where hurricanes and rainstorms are more common, it is essential that you have a storm preparedness plan in place. For the safety of you and your family, you’ll thank yourself for having… Read More
There are a lot of reasons to brush mow: clearing overgrown areas so they’ll look less like a jungle and more like a well-maintained meadow; turning a wild wooded area into usable lawn; maintaining trails, et cetera. There’s one reason that you may not have heard of: protecting your water supply. Invasive species such as… Read More
Baseball fans will surely remember the 1989 classic movie ‘Field of Dreams’ starring Kevin Costner. Well, now that field is being expertly maintained by a DR Power Grader! Only the best for America’s favorite pastime. The Iowa baseball field is still maintained by then-owner Don Lansing, who keeps it in top condition for the more than… Read More