How to Make the String in Your Weed Eater Last Longer & Other Lawn Tips

Anyone who has taken care of a yard knows that it is a full-time, all-encompassing job that requires determination, accuracy, and hard work.  Well, at least that is how it feels to many people, especially in the middle of a hot afternoon after spending hours working on your average-sized lawn.  Similar to cleaning or vacuuming the inside of your house, yard work needs to be done on a consistent basis, about every week or ten days during the warmer months of the year.  If you are interested in some tips on how you can make lawn care less time-consuming and more affordable, then you might be interested in some of the ideas below.
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One tip you might be interested in is how to make the string on your weed eater last a little longer.  If you have noticed that you go through weed eater string quicker than you ought to, there are a few things for you to consider.  One thing is to make sure that you are using the weed eater appropriately and according to the manufacturer directions.  It is important for you to keep the weed eater parallel to the ground, which will ensure proper usage of the string.  You should also resist the temptation to feed too much string out of the spool at one time.  Additionally, ensure that you have purchased the correct sized spool, and know that you can often buy a bigger spool than you originally received in the box.  When you use a small spool, it surely will run out quicker than you might expect.

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