Black Friday and Cyber Monday are Almost Here!

Black Friday is notorious for its rioting and chaos surrounding the biggest shopping deals of the year. Few people can say they don't know what Black Friday is about. We will be providing sales as well so you can get the prices you would expect from a power equipment Black Friday. Ours however is a 4-day-long Cyber Monday sale. It starts on Black Friday and goes through Midnight on Cyber Monday.

For those of you not familiar with it, Cyber Monday is a day when online retailers reduce prices and put products on "super sale." It's a day when millions of internet shoppers get Black Friday deals without the hassle of fighting crowds and cold weather.

We too are going to be honoring Black Friday and Cyber Monday with deals on our power equipment sites.

However, we will not be here on Friday! While other businesses will have their employees coming in on Thanksgiving and working overtime and weekends, we will be sending our employees home for the weekend to be with their families.

All of our sites have Buyer's Guides designed to help walk you step-by-step through the shopping process, so even though you can't reach us by phone, we've done whatever we could to provide you with as much helpful information as possible. If you want tips on how to best use your equipment, you can scroll to the bottom of the site and click on our "How-to Library," where you'll find helpful articles.

Also, most of our product pages have consumer reviews and unbiased, up-to-date ratings so you can feel confident in your selection.

If you would like to speak to an expert by phone, give us a call on Cyber Monday, December 2nd, 2013. Have a happy holiday!

Find Cyber Monday Deals at the Following Stores:

Snow Blowers Direct

Electric Generators Direct

Leaf Blowers Direct

String Trimmers Direct

Chain Saws Direct

Chippers Direct

Log Splitters Direct

Air Compressors Direct

Pressure Washers Direct

Sump Pumps Direct

Water Pumps Direct

Mowers Direct

Tillers Direct

Snow Blowers go Battery-Powered

That's right, it's true. Snow Joe has created a 40-volt lithium-ion cordless electric snow blower called the "Snow Joe iON."  It has an 18-inch wide clearing that can move up to 495 lbs of snow per minute, based on conditions.

It's the first cord-free electric single-stage snow blower on the market; and with its powerful EcoSharp 40-volt rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it runs at full power until the battery is "empty." The price is very modest, and it includes the battery and battery charger.

With its 180-degree auto rotation discharge chute, you can easily control the direction of the snow stream by rotating it instantly from left to right using its joystick control. 

If it's getting dark, there's no need to put it away because it has a 3-watt LED headlight that's controlled with an on/off switch so it's only on when you need it.

Because it's not gas powered, it is whisper quiet and exhaust free. Also, because it features a 2-blade rubber auger, you can clear right down to the ground without damaging your decking or walkway. The Snow Joe iON is easy to start. It uses a push-button start instead of the usual pull cord, so it's hassle free and reliable.

If you have a small area to clear and want something easy and gas-free, you can't beat this snowblower. At under $400, Snow Blowers Direct offers it with free shipping to save you the trip to the store. So skip shoveling your walkway this year and invest in a quality cordless snow blower.

Record Setting Blizzard Leaves Tens of Thousands of Cows Dead

South Dakota ranchers continue uncovering dead cattle and horses after a record-setting blizzard swept in and dumped over 55 inches of snow, burying cars, houses, and a catastrophic number of cattle.

With beef cattle being a major part of South Dakota's economy, many ranchers are struggling to get back on their feet. Unfortunately, while they could typically rely upon the Livestock Indemnity Program and other federally run programs funded under the Farm Bill, the Farm Bill expired October 1, leaving them without any relief measures in place.

In the meantime, the Black Hills Area Community Foundation has put together a relief fund for local ranchers in need. While this is helpful, it's not enough. However, once the Farm Bill passes, the federal money will go a long ways in helping to restore these ranchers to where they need to be.

Rapid City, South Dakota has been recovering quite well, clearing streets, and repairing the many fallen electric poles. The massive amount of snow may be cleared from the roadways, but as it melts it poses another problem - flooding. People of many different areas of South Dakota are working their days away toward recovery.

Snowfall in the 1-4 inch range is still possible for parts of the Black Hills of South Dakota, but a bit of calm tranquility is in store. While mild to moderate snowfall is possible, and the weather is still chilly, there is a "light at the end of the tunnel." 

Now is a good time to order a snow blower or a power brush. With this only being October, it's quite possible snow could be a major part of the upcoming winter.