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Home Improvement : Expert Suggests Looking for Quality When Purchasing Lawn, Garden Tools

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What should you look for to get the best value when selecting quality lawn and garden hand tools?

“Start with a name-brand manufacturer who has a reputation for making quality products and, if possible, buy tools that are made in the United States for ease for replacement,” says Michael E. Deitsch Sr., director of marketing for Ames Lawn & Garden Tools, a tool manufacturer since 1774.

Deitsch suggests picking up the tool before buying it to see how it would feel to use it. “The best tools,” he says, “are well-balanced and are comfortable in the hand. They also will have quality materials and workmanship. Cheap tools have poor painting or plating, rough edges and inferior materials.

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“Finally, buy the most expensive tool you can afford with the features you want. Don’t buy bargain tools unless you only plan to use them once or twice a year. The investment in better quality tools will always be worth it over several years of dependable use.”

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