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How to Maintain the Land for Your Tiny House

Posted by Molli McGee on Thu, Nov, 15, 2018 @ 12:11 PM
guest post from tiny HOUSE society

tinyhouse on Corona Tools blogLiving in a tiny home, or any home for that matter, involves more than just the structure itself. It’s also important to consider the land the home sits on. For those of you who haven’t heard of tiny houses, they are typically no more than 500 square feet and can be built on a trailer or foundations (something that can play an important role in your landscaping). Let’s take a look at some aspects of maintaining the land for your tiny home that you’ll need to consider; as well as tools you might want to have on hand to do the job right! (image Source - Unsplash )

Accessibility

Corona_Tools_RazorTOOTH_SawDeciding how best to access your tiny home is an important, and often left-too-late part of the process. Particularly in the case of a tiny house on wheels, having enough space cleared to drive your home in and out on a trailer is a must. The clearing process will likely include pruning back trees and bushes that could obstruct the path of your tiny home.

A great tool you’ll want in your arsenal is the RazorTOOTH Saw to help cut down any overgrown branches. Another key reason to prune trees around your tiny home is to encourage the health of the trees themselves. If you’re interested in keeping your tiny house more private, keeping those trees trimmed of dead branches is important.


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Underground Connections

Laying pipes is another crucial aspect of tiny living for any tiny homeowner who plans to have more permanent amenities. While you could pay someone to do the work for you, you sure can’t beat the sense of accomplishment that comes with putting in the work yourself. Here’s where owning the right shovel comes into play. The right shovel can mean the difference between a great job or a passable one. Since tiny living is all about quality over quantity, we chose the Trench Digging Shovel for all of our trench-digging needs.

ComfortGEL cultivator on Corona ToolsGardening 

For many tiny homeowners, self-sufficient and sustainable ways of living are extremely important. Whether you’re interested in a flower garden or a crop of vegetables, owning the right tools can make it an enjoyable process. Before planting seeds, it’s important to prime the soil to ensure the success of the crop. Corona's lightweight Cultivator will help you get your earth prepped for all the veggies and flowers you could ever want. All you need now is a green thumb.

The Takeaway

As mentioned previously, tiny living is about more than just the house itself--it’s also about the land you put it on. After you find a home for your tiny home, using the best tools on the market to help maintain that home is the next step. Ensuring that the land for your tiny house is properly prepared is an important part of owning a home that suits your needs.

About Molli McGee

Molli Headshot1 copyMolli is a U.S. citizen currently living in Cape Town, South Africa. Aside from writing about tiny houses, Molli loves to be at the beach and eat food (often at the same time). As an avid surfer and beach-goer, she does her best to promote a sustainable way of living on tinysociety.co

Topics: gardening, Landscaping, landscape tools

7 Tools of Corona Confidence - Razor Tooth Saw® - 7 inch Folding Saw

Posted by Chris Sabbarese on Wed, Dec, 16, 2015 @ 11:12 AM

Remove Medium to Larger Branches Fast

Corona_quickSaws0014.jpgRemove branches the easy way, with Corona's efficient Razor Tooth Saw®. First, the folding saw is ergonomically designed with a curved blade design that locks open, but folds into the handle for easy portability. Three-sided razor teeth for efficient cutting on the pull stroke are impulse-hardened for a long service life. The blade is curved for faster cutting, and is both taper ground with a replaceable blade when needed. It easily folds up for safe transport and can be used in the garden, on the trail or campsite. The only time you'll be lost is without it. 

Finish the sentence in the comments below for a chance to win the Razor Tooth Saw®

"The Razor Tooh Saw® makes me Corona Confident because _____________________________________. 

For more info and giveaway details see the 7 Tools of Corona Confidence

 

Topics: garden tools, landscape tools, Corona Confidence

7 Tools of Corona Confidence - Forged Dual Cut™ Bypass Lopper

Posted by Chris Sabbarese on Wed, Dec, 16, 2015 @ 11:12 AM

Power and Precision Cutting

GeriCoronaLoppers.jpgTackle limbs up to 2" in diameter with the Forged Dual Cut Bypass Lopper. It delivers 20% more cutting power and enhanced performance with large cuts due to its patented blade and hook design.

The fully forged steel construction provides strength and the comfortable handle with contoured soft grip fits various hand sizes, ending in no-fail metal end caps. The integrated bumper is efficiently shock-absorbing

Finish the sentence in the comments for a chance to win this great lopper:  

“Corona's Forged Dual Cut™ Bypass Lopper will make me feel Corona Confident because . . . " 

 

Topics: garden tools, landscape tools, Corona Confidence

7 Tools of Corona Confidence - Micro Snips

Posted by Chris Sabbarese on Wed, Dec, 16, 2015 @ 11:12 AM

Micro Cutting for Fine Greens and More

Hydroponic_Tools_SMALL-1.jpgMake precision cuts for mincing herbs, hydroponics, micro greens, flower prepping and other fine work.  It's easily accomplished with this trio of micro snips. All of these precision stainless steel cutting tools can be sterilized between cuts to limit cross contamination. 

First, the Finger Micro Snip FS 4110 are the smallest Snip, with sharp, 1 1/4-inch stainless steel blades and a pointy tip that allows for precision cutting.

Next, the versatile Micro Snip FS 4120 has a heavy-duty spring for reliable performance and a double-sided lock that's good for right or left hand use. Compact 2 5/16-inch stainless steel blades are double beveled with tapered tips for precision cuts.  

Finally, the Scissor FS 4130 have 2-inch stainless steel blades with double beveled tapered tips for precision cuts, and durable lightweight handles.

Finish the sentence in the comments for a chance to win these great micro snips:  

“Corona Micro Snips will make me feel Corona Confident because _________________” 

For more info and giveaway details see the 7 Tools of Corona Confidence

Topics: garden tools, landscape tools, Corona Confidence

7 Tools of Corona Confidence - Forged Aluminum Bypass Pruner

Posted by Chris Sabbarese on Wed, Dec, 16, 2015 @ 11:12 AM

One Size Does Not Fit All

Corona_Forged_Aluminum_Bypass_Pruner.jpgThe perfect fit is available now among this trio of Corona Forged Aluminum Bypass Pruners, whether you have a small hand, a large hand or are a Lefty! With a replaceble blade option, this is one bypass pruner that will last you for many seasons to come.

Forged Aluminum Bypass Pruners for SMALLER HANDS BP 6310

Forged Aluminum Bypass Pruners for LARGER HANDS BP 6360

Forged Alminum Bypass Pruners for LEFT HANDED USERS BP 6340  

To win a Corona Forged Aluminum Bypass Pruner, finish the sentence in the comments below; 

“The Forged Alminum Bypass Pruners specifically chosen for ME will make me feel Corona Confident because __________________.” 

For more info and giveaway details see the 7 Tools of Corona Confidence

Topics: garden tools, landscape tools, Corona Confidence

7 Tools of Corona Confidence - Corona Files

Posted by Chris Sabbarese on Wed, Dec, 16, 2015 @ 11:12 AM

9-Piece File Set With Handle 

fs0003cs_smFileSet9Pieces.jpgHere's the perfect opportunity to maintain your cutting edge on your pruning and digging tools. A sharpened blade makes garden tasks easier and helps minimize body fatigue by requiring less physical effort. The comort grip also makes it easy to control files while sharpening blades.

This complete 9-piece set of quality files handles every type of blade, nick or cut  and deburrs and finishes with ease. The set includes the following 9 files: 8" Mill bastard cut; 8" Mill smooth cut; 8" Round bastard cut; 8" Round smooth cut; 8" Half round bastard cut; 8" Half round smooth cut; 8" Taper slim; and 8' Taper extra slim, plus the handle and mounting inserts. 

Finish the sentence in the comments below for a chance to win.

"The 9-piece File Set gives me Corona Confidence because ____________" 

For more info and giveaway details see the 7 Tools of Corona Confidence

 

Topics: garden tools, landscape tools, Corona Confidence

7 Tools for Corona Confidence - Stainless Steel Long Straight Snips

Posted by Chris Sabbarese on Wed, Dec, 16, 2015 @ 11:12 AM


ag4930ss_LongStraightSnipStainlessSteel.jpgAn Essential for Every Gardener

Corona's Long Straight Snip with stainless steel blades is the versatile answer to so many holiday demands! Snip holly, ribbon, wire, cord, packaging, wrapping, decorations, cut flowers and more during the holiday season with the Long Straight Snip.

Don't be fooled, these easy-to-use snips are well built and go from holiday decor to the garden. Thoughout the year you will be reaching for them to snip off a fresh bunch of herbs, deadhead your shrubs and harvest fruit.  Keep one indoors and one out in the tools shed and you will always have them at your finger tips.  We're confident that no garden tool bag should be without them. 

Finish the sentence in the comments for a chance to win these great Snips:  

“Corona Long Straight Snips will make me feel Corona Confident because ___________" 

For more info and giveaway details see the 7 Tools of Corona Confidence

Topics: garden tools, landscape tools, Corona Confidence

7 Tools For Building Corona Confidence

Posted by Chris Sabbarese on Wed, Dec, 16, 2015 @ 11:12 AM

7 Days, 7 Tools and Many Seasons of Confidence

Corona_Confidence.jpgAs the holidays approach, gardeners and landscapers are preparing for the winter months ahead and dreaming about next year's season. They look forward to getting back out in the soil, trimming the hedges, planting new vegetable seeds and hoping they are on Santa's "nice list" for all kinds of new garden gadgets and gifts. 

In case you miss the "nice list" this year or prefer to not to tempt fate, we have a holiday garden giveaway just for you, 7 Tools For Corona Confidence. Every Corona tool is designed and engineered to make your tasks easier. With greater comfort and durability, we have the tools to give you the confidence to achieve your gardening goals!  

Be Confident and You Could Win

Tell us how you could be Corona Confident using each of the tools on the 7 Tools For Corona Confidence list below. Click on each tool to see how it builds confidence, then add your remarks and opinions to the Comments Section on each of the specific pages. This holiday giveaway runs through 12/22/15 and you will be entered to win one of the Corona Christmas Week Tools. Winners will be judged on their comments and their description of how the tool will help them build confidence in their garden and landscape. Tool prizes can only be shipped to continental US, HI, AK and Canada, sorry no PO Boxes.

7 Tools for Building Corona Confidence 

Stainless Steel Long Straight Snips The handy pair of snips you'll rely on for harvesting herbs, deadheading, and more. 

Forged Aluminum Bypass Pruners Choose a pruner for the perfect fit; whether for large or small hands or lefty!

BigLOAD Leaf Rake Rake up leaves twice as fast and have more time for fun.

9-Piece File Set Keep your cutting edge on your pruning and digging tools with Corona files. 

Micro Snip  The ideal trio of snips for cutting herbs, flowers, harvesting micro greens, craft projects and more. 

Forged Dual Cut™ Bypass Loppers  Easily remove branches with 20% more cutting power. 

7-inch Razor Tooth® Folding Saw  Medium to large branches are history with this saw.

NOTE: We welcome your comments on this page however to be eligible to win tools you must comment on each tool you would like to win by clicking the links above.

Share Your Favorite Corona Confidence Tool

For nearly 90 years Corona has been making tools that gardeners, landscape professionals, arborists, the aspiring hobbyist and everyone in between, have relied on and developed confidence to get the job done.  If you are a long time Corona user with your own favorite tool, share it with us in the comments below and how it's made you Corona Confident.  We'll select one to receive a $100 worth of Corona tools from our website.  Be sure to include the tool name/ number in the comments and good luck!

Topics: garden tools, landscape tools, Corona Confidence

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