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Why Toro is the right machine to buy.

Five charts, every figure sourced from Toro's own specification sheets. TURBO FORCE deck steel, the patented adjustable baffle, MyRIDE platform suspension, blade tip speed, the drive-system ladder and how the warranty is structured.

Outdoor Power · July 30, 2026 · Summit, MS
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Around the store.

The latest blog posts, this month's flyer, and project guides straight from the counter at 104 S Laurel Street.

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August 31, 20269 min

Storage buildings and hunting season: the buyer's guide

Utility shed, lofted barn, or cabin — how to size a Stor-Mor building, prep the pad, anchor it, and get it set before opening weekend.

Stor-Mor Buildings Read →
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June 1, 20267 min

Get the mosquitoes out of your yard

Kill the standing water, treat the shade where they hide, and fog before company comes over — plus how to pick the right sprayer.

Lawn & Garden Read →
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May 25, 20268 min

Hurricane season starts June 1: a Pike County prep checklist

What to stock before the panic, what to grab the week of a named storm, and the post-storm tools you'll wish you owned.

Storm Prep Read →
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May 11, 20268 min

What size generator do you actually need?

Two numbers that matter, the four common generator sizes, and why dual-fuel beats gas-only every time in Mississippi.

Storm Prep Read →
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May 11, 20267 min

How to boil crawfish without setting your lawn chair on fire

Pot sizing, propane setup, the seasoning question, lbs per person, and the rookie mistakes that ruin a Saturday in Pike County.

Outdoor Cooking Read →
Vol. I · Free The Cardinal August 2026 · Pike County, MS Promo Flyer · 104 S Laurel
August 2026 EditionThe Cardinal

This month's promo flyer is out.

See what's on sale at the counter through August 31 — grilling, generators, garden, and seasonal tools, marked clearly and printed for the fridge.

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More posts on the way.

New project guides are added regularly. In the meantime, stop by 104 S Laurel Street or call the counter — we'll talk through anything we'd write about.

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