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An Up Close Look at a Chainsaw

At first glance, a chainsaw may seem like a simple tool used for making large cuts. However, they are pretty complex machines with numerous moving parts. In a recent video posted by Gizmodo, the tool’s operation is broken down to show how it’s made and how it works. We find out what moves everything is… Read more »

Road Salt, Your Lawn and Your Driveway

Even though it’s been a light winter, snowfall means road clearing, and when it falls, the plow trucks hit the road and drop salt and sand to help keep our travels safe. Although this helps keep drivers on the road during the winter season, it can cause quite a bit of damage to our driveways and… Read more »

Tips for Finding the Right General Contractor

Here at Lawrence Tool Rental, we’re pretty staunch supporters of the DIY ethic. We believe that with the right tools, homeowners can accomplish just about anything. Every now and then, however, you may need to call in the experts to lend a hand with an especially ambitious project. The bad news is that it’s not… Read more »

5 Ways to Use an Air Compressor on Your Next DIY Project

When you first start to assemble a list of essential home-improvement tools, it might be easy to overlook the humble air compressor. In fact, however, these relatively simple pieces of machinery are extremely versatile tools that can make many jobs around the house far easier to complete. Once you have an air compressor around, it… Read more »