Is it worth buying a jet washer?

By Alexander on 18th November

For some people owning a jet washer may seem like a waste of money as they may feel that they will not use it regularly but if you do buy one you may be surprised at how useful they really are.

Washing a vehicle or a touring caravan can be a tiring and arduous task but with a jet washer it changes jobs to be avoided to a simple task. The powerful jet of water makes easy work of removing dirt and grim from the paintwork of the vehicle and when cleaning a caravan, the difficult job of cleaning the roof becomes a doddle.

If you have slabbed areas in the garden the slabs can get dirty and covered with algae and make the patio look unkempt. Using a jet washer to clean the slabs can totally transform the area and bring out the colours of the natural stone and remove unwanted debris. If the garden has decked areas these can become slippery during the winter months but a quick clean with a jet washer will remove algae ready for the decking to be treated with wood preservative.

So, although it may seem a bit of a luxury to own a jet washer the chances are if you do buy one you will be glad you did.

How to keep your construction tools safe

By Alexander on 19th July

Recently there’s been a sharp rise in thefts of construction and gardening tools. This is usually where tools are either taken from a vehicle or stolen out of a garage or garden.

The tools are then sold on either on social media or to pawn brokers for a profit.

Not only is it really inconvenient when your tools get pinched, but it also can cause a massive financial issue, even if you are insured. You may find that you have a drastic loss of earnings whilst you are obtaining new tools, especially if there is a wait-time on some specialist equipment. Also you may find that after an insurance claim they will increase your premiums for the following years.

So, what can you do to help protect your gardening and construction tools?  Well one option is to install some high-quality CCTV and most importantly some good signage that acts as a deterrent to would-be thieves. Next you need to make sure that you have good insurance that covers both your tools and loss of earnings. Shop around to get the best price on this but try not to compromise on cover level. Lastly keep a digital log of all the serial numbers of your tools, that way if they do get stolen you can give those numbers to the police and have more of a chance of recovering these if the thieves try to sell them on.

Is your lawnmower up to the job?

By Alexander on 30th June

Out of all the garden tools that are available probably the most useful to those with grassed areas is a lawnmower. Lawnmowers started out as a simple contraption consisting of a cylinder with blades that when pushed along would cut the grass, but lawnmowers have come a long way since then and can be found in different sizes to suit every lawn and powered in a variety of ways to make the task of mowing the lawn easier.

Small electric lawnmowers are best if the lawned area is not large and there is access to an electricity supply where the mower can be plugged in. If this is not the case, battery lawnmowers are now available promising that a small lawn can be mowed on a single charge. Robotic lawnmowers are even on sale now that can be set off and will mow the grass without anyone having to intervene.

Larger gardens can present problems when it comes to mowing the grass as a smaller electric mower may struggle to cut the grass efficiently. A self-propelled petrol mower is a much better option in this case as it will cope with a large lawn and even one that is sloped in places. Of course, for a very large area a ride-on mower is advised.

Lifting Equipment Store Expands into the US

By Jim on 29th November

Lifting Equipment Store (LES) is proud to introduce Lifting Equipment Store USA. The well-known name in UK lifting equipment will be branching out to supply lifting equipment USA, adding to their already highly successful business and brining their products to a whole new audience. This is a major turning point in their business and will see high quality, good value lifting equipment supplied further afield, to a much wider audience than ever before.

It is a natural progression in many ways for this company, which is already a UK leader in the lifting equipment and material handling industry. This will build on a US service launched back in 2018; it will now be based within the US and will be able to deliver the kind of market-leading service expected from this kind of business, that has such well established backing. It signals a major move for the lifting equipment industry as a whole, and it is a big change that can bring about big benefits for customers.

Who is Lifting Equipment Store, what do they do and what is their product offering?

Lifting Equipment Store is a UK based leader in the material handling marketplace – the president is Will Dunn. Lifting Equipment Sore is part of Kingsway Corporation and was established in 2012, during which time it has become established as a market leader and has always maintained a focus on core company goals. Part of this is a commitment to customer service that sees Lifting Equipment Store providing a great deal of value for its customers.

Part of the reason why Lifting Equipment Store has chosen to expand globally at this moment in time is the current climate. They believe that there is a gap in the market, and that lots of people will be buying lifting equipment from their own homes. This means the process of ordering will need to be highly automated, and will need to be as simple as possible. Lifting Equipment Store has met this need and is committed to providing the best possible advice and customer service as well, meaning a better buying experience for customers across the US.

Lifting Equipment Store supplies a vast range of lifting equipment and material handling equipment, and it can secure good prices for US customers due to relationships held with global manufacturers. The company will specialise in the supply of lifting equipment, rigging gear, fall protection equipment, and material handling products.

Key products include:

  • Chain hoists
  • Machine moving skates
  • Fall protection gear
  • Forklift attachments
  • Lifting jacks
  • Drum handling equipment

All of the products supplied come from leading manufacturers and have all necessary regulations to be sold and supplied to the US lifting equipment market.

Where will lifting equipment in the US now be available thanks to this new expansion?

Lifting Equipment Store USE will be based in Houston, Texas. It will showcase leading manufacturers: Columbus McKinnon, Thern, Morse and Tandemloc.  It will make high quality lifting equipment available to the industry US wide, no matter where they might be based, with excellent levels of customer service.

Furniture Movers for Better Lifting

By Jim on 28th October

Safe lifting is the cornerstone of working as a removal professional, a construction worker, or someone else who has to move heavy loads on a daily basis. Finding ways to lift these loads carefully and, above all, safely, is absolutely essential. Furniture movers can make a big difference and can help to move loads more safely and more efficiently. They will allow bigger loads to be moved without having to lift them manually which is a major improvement for professionals who want to protect their own physical health, as well as doing a good job for their clients.

  • Furniture movers make lifting safer for the people carrying it out.
  • They allow larger loads to be lifted and moved safely and more easily.
  • Furniture movers come with ratchet straps for securing the load.
  • Items can easily be loaded, even bulky ones, by jacking them up onto the mover and moving them into place safely.