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Can't find a classified ad for the tools you're looking for? Local laundromats, libraries, supermarkets and coffee shops are good sources.
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Let your friends and family know you'd appreciate garden tools for special occasion gifts.
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Suddently the tool will seem like a bargain -- and that's just one shrub!
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Always return them cleaned, as soon as you're finished and be prepared to return the favor.
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Send for mail-order catalogs from companies that specialize in or carry a large assortment of tools.
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Spend the extra money for single forged tools; they are stronger and will last longer, making them a better buy.
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Shop around. Visit several hardware stores and garden centers; talk to salespeople about the different tools and brands they carry.
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Look at the weight, balance, length of the handle, shape of the blade and any other relevant facts as to how comfortable the tool will be for you to use.
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Pantomime doing the job for several minutes to get a sense of the comfort of a tool for holding and manipulating. Make sure the handle fits comfortably in your hand.
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Read the fine print on warranties for power tools such as trimmers. Be sure there is a convenient service center nearby.
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Learn the fine art of bargaining when shopping used tools. "Would you take a little less for this?" often results in a better bargain.
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Consider buying more expensive, occasional-use tools together with a friendly neighbor and share ownership.
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The length of a shovel handle affects the leverage and ease of use; most people are comfortable with a handle that reaches their shoulder.
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