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Delivering to convenience stores involves transporting numerous boxes of supplies. From drinks to snacks, motor oil to phone chargers, it can take time to move all the boxes. The right hand truck features can streamline these tasks, whether you are a delivery driver or a store worker restocking shelves. Here are a few features to consider when selecting a new hand cart . Handles That Suit the Task The first thing to look for is the right handle. If you are moving boxes from the back of a delivery truck to the convenience store, you likely want a vertical loop handle for better ergonomics, making it easier to walk a lightweight 2 wheel dolly down the truck’s ramp. If you’re using this hand truck primarily for in-store and warehouse purposes, you may want to consider single or double grips for maximum control. Tires Made for the Environment Hand trucks can come with a variety of wheels and tires. From solid rubber to non-marking pneumatic tires, choose a hand truck or cust...

Vineyard employees transport everything from crates of grapes to barrels and bottles of wine, as well as heavy equipment. The right material handling tools can streamline these daily tasks, improving efficiency, safety, and productivity. A premium 2 wheel dolly can help with miscellaneous supplies, while a powered hand truck can enable a single employee to effortlessly move loads up to 1,000 pounds. Here are a few material handling tools your vineyard needs. Easily Handle Heavy Equipment A battery powered hand truck can help move heavy equipment easily. It’s perfect for moving crushers, fermenters, and other wine-making equipment. It can even eliminate the need for team lifts, as a single employee can effortlessly move loads up to 1,000 pounds. The best motorized hand trucks also feature quick-change attachments, expanding the tool’s functionality. Move Barrels Quickly and Efficiently Winery employees have to deal with countless barrels. They’re not the easiest to move, e...

Hügelkultur gardening is a trend that’s becoming increasingly popular in the United States after centuries as a staple of German agriculture. The premise is simple: Establish raised beds on a foundation of logs and branches that function as both a water retention and nutrient-delivery system. The building of hügelkultur beds, while not complex, does require a bit of elbow grease, so be sure you have a shovel, saw, wheelbarrow, and a sturdy 2 wheel dolly on hand before you get into it. How to Establish Hügelkultur Beds The core of the hügelkultur concept (literally) is the use of logs as a water-retention and soil nutrient delivery strategy. It’s an exceptionally versatile process that can utilize a wide variety of planting media. Basically, you dig a trench the size of the bed you’re establishing. Keep the soil and sod handy. Fill the trench with logs and branches. The larger logs can be placed either horizontally or vertically in the trench with smaller logs laid h...

The terrific weather we all enjoy during the summer is wonderfully relaxing, but it can herald busy days ahead. It’s nice enough to enjoy a world of outdoor activities, vacations, and lazy days in the sun. On the other hand, that window of sunlight is also often the only time a variety of outdoor projects can be completed. It’s also the warmth window in which cold weather preparation projects, to increase comfort and lower power bills, need to be completed. Here are a few summer projects to jump on while the weather permits, and the tools you’ll need to complete them. Building a Raised Bed Fall Veggie Garden Some veggies don’t thrive the heat of summer and can’t be planted for the milder spring weather during the winter. That means one of the most fruitful (sometimes literally) gardening projects for the growing of things you can eat is a raised bed for fall vegetables. Raised beds are also great for maximizing square foot gardening yield if you don’t have a lot...