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“When Mike Gerald resurrected his Airline Highway business up and running after the devastating 2016 flood, he deep-down believed things his business would change. They haven’t. Earlier this week, and mixing in recounting the eight months it took him and his crew to rebuild and re-equip MG’s Trailer Depot, he said he continues to see Continue Reading...

“Outboard engines are everywhere at the Progressive Cleveland Boat Show. There’s one Evinrude on a Warrior fishing boat. And there are four Yamahas — for a total of 1,400 horsepower — on the 42-foot HCB 42 Siesta yacht. There are outboards on just about every kind of boat because they’re lighter, and therefore more efficient, Continue Reading...

“Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine, and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, offers seven questions to help home and business owners prepare for this seasonal change. 1. Do you know how to use your equipment properly? Review owner’s manuals for equipment. Re-familiarize safe handling procedures Continue Reading...

“Dr. John Alexis, director of the emergency department at Central DuPage Hospital, can’t stress this enough: Do NOT stick your hand in the snowblower chute to clear clogs. ‘I have no idea why they would do that,’ he said. Even when the blowers are turned off, the auger and impeller can have enough residual belt Continue Reading...

“In my research this season, I came across a bit of information I thought was worth sharing. The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has some tips learned from fuel industry insiders on how to store a boat with E-10 gasoline (containing 10 percent ethanol) over the winter. The octane issue: Some boaters Continue Reading...