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faLL finds FUN & FUNKy 1) that lawn isn't going to mow itself. But you can make short work of it with this compact Black & Decker 16-inch cordless lawn mower, available from Rona (rona.ca) and The Home Depot (homedepot.ca) for $330 - $380. it runs on rechargeable lithium ion batteries for up to 30 minutes of quality mowing time. one pass and you're done, and it's lightweight, with folding handles for storage. LL inds UNK UNKy inds UNK UNKy 1) 1) that lawn isn't going to mow itself. But you can make short work of it with this compact Black & Decker 16-inch cordless lawn mower, available from Rona (rona.ca) and The Home Depot (homedepot.ca) for $330 - $380. it runs on rechargeable lithium ion batteries for up to 30 minutes of quality mowing time. one pass and you're done, and it's lightweight, with folding handles for storage. Moving into your first home? While you're stocking that new walk-in pantry and rearranging the furniture, it's easy to overlook the backyard, but guess what? You're going to need some gear. Compiled by Pat St. Germain 4) Fall is the time to plant early-blooming spring crocus, tulips, daffodils and allium. do it when the weather is cool, but before the first major frost— think early october. A Fiskars bulb planter, available at Rona (rona.ca) for under $7, has a serrated edge to make the job easier. 5) into every life a little snow must fall, so you might as well be prepared. A True Temper 18-inch Ergonomic Mountain Mover snow shovel will only set you back about $25 at Home Depot (homedepot.ca). it has a roomy grip to accommodate mitts, the 18-inch blade is big enough to push snow but not too big to lift it, and that ergonomic handle makes scooping more efficient. 4) Fall is the time to plant early-blooming spring crocus, tulips, daffodils and allium. when the weather is cool, but before the first major frost— think early bulb planter, available at under $7, has a serrated edge to make the job easier. 5) into every life a little snow must fall, so you might as well be prepared. A 18-inch Ergonomic Mountain Mover snow shovel will only set you back about $25 at Home Depot has a roomy grip to accommodate mitts, the 18-inch blade is big enough to push snow but not too big to lift it, and that ergonomic handle makes scooping more efficient. 1. 5. 3. 4. 2. 2) A sturdy rake is all you really need to clear up leaves, but the Husqvarna 125BV blower is more fun, and it lets you vacuum up and mulch your haul. With a top air speed of about 270 kmh when you use the flat nozzle, it's speedy, lightweight (about four kilograms) and well balanced, so it's easy to use. Available at Canadian Tire (canadiantire.ca) for about $280. 3) Whether or not you have a garden, you do need a garden hose. Make sure it's rubber, kink-resistant and built to withstand extreme temperatures. A Scotts MaxFlex garden hose, available at Home Hardware (homehardware.ca) or a Yardworks reinforced 50-foot rubber hose, available at Canadian Tire (canadiantire.ca) should do the trick for years to come, for about $45 - $50. 140 Parade of Homes FALL 2015

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