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Jessica Schwartz
New Yard Work Tool Launched by Grab-All Company
Grab-All Company is a new start-up that developed a manual yard work tool (Grab-All) that saves time and effort when gathering and grabbing bulky debris – yard trimmings and debris. The commercial grade Grab-All tool allows you to easily gather, grab and pick-up BULKY debris at an upright position without straining the body – back, neck, and knees. A well-maintained yard is very gratifying and provides a sense of pride, however, most people drag their feet when it comes to doing it. According to an article on the “HomeAdvisor” Website, the average single-family-home yard size in the United States is 10,871 square feet. Moreover, according to an article by Habitat Network, the average single-family home has 77% of vegetation, i.e., trees, shrubs, grass, etc. Those numbers imply that the average American home owner maintains an average of 8,370 square feet of yard! “The Grab-All will advance the way we do yard work – working smarter not harder,” said Hector Avila, founder and CEO of the Grab-All Company. When Avila designed the Grab-All, he wanted to develop a tool not only to improve the way people manually handle and dispose of yard waste and debris, but also a tool that consumed zero emissions. Furthermore, Avila developed the “Grab-All Shoving Technique,” that easily and quickly shoves/gathers large piles of debris, reducing the use of polluting emission tools such as leaf blowers, etc.
Kujo Yard Shoe for Lawn Care
The Kujo Yard Shoe from Kujo Yardwear, a startup footwear company specializing in shoes for working in the yard, is a tough, hybrid work shoe. Merging boot-like durable tread and water-resistance with the flexibility and light weight of a breathable athletic shoe—it is built for anti-fatigue wear and all day comfort. “Hands down these shoes are a game changer for my business and the way we work. We’re no strangers to clunky work boots that become hot and sweaty during the workday. These lightweight shoes have made doing our lawn care maintenance work a breeze,” says Brian Fullerton, owner of Brian’s Lawn Maintenance LLC in Wixom, Michigan. A tough ¼” rubber outsole protects the bottom of the shoe and features 6mm lugs for tough traction and flex grooves for agile mobility. The cushioned EVA midsole measures ¼” thick for enhanced comfort and anti-fatigue. The toe cap is a smooth SPU which resists water and abrasion and has a flex window for increased breathability and agility. The lightweight Transparent Sonic Welds keep the shoe stabilized and supported without the heavy excessive layers. The breathable air mesh canvases the upper to provide airflow while protecting against water and debris with its inner lining. The smart collar lining is equipped with antimicrobial protection and added padding for comfort. The Kujo Yard Shoe has made the most important tradeoffs to work like a boot and fit like a shoe. This anti-boot has a unique toe-cap that is easily cleaned, keeps feet dry, and repels ...
