The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fiskars Brands, Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin, announced a voluntary recall today of Fiskars’ SmartPower String Trimmers. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first weed whacker recalled this summer. The problems are usually similar: fire, burn and laceration hazards. In this case, the trimmer’s engine vibrations were found to […]

Selecting a propane dealer and payment plan can be an intimidating and tedious decision. Understanding why prices fluctuate like they do is complicated and frustrating at times, but finding the right protection plan for your home heating needs is more than worth it. With that in mind, Irving Energy, a New England and Canada-based propane, […]

We’re heading into prime growing season for lots of delicious vegetable matter and gorgeous flower plants, and that means this year’s war on weeds has begun. Before you start choosing questionable herbicides, check this out – according to a recent editorial in the Washington Post, perhaps all you need for battle is a nice pair […]

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and Alternative Fuels Trade Alliance recently wrapped up the latest in a nationwide series of free training workshops this week in Kansas City, MO. Targeting transportation managers and fleet managers, the educational workshops offer participants insight into the advantages of propane autogas and other alternative fuels. “At these […]