We’ve all been in the position where we have said to ourselves, “This would be so much easier if I only had (insert your own answer here).” In Kingsport, Paul and Debbie Nottingham have built a business focused on helping people have that item when they need it, for as long as they need it, and the company is celebrating 30 years of success.  

For the past three decades, people in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia have relied on Action Rentals for high-quality tools and equipment in good working order. The company’s experienced professionals provide a superior level of service, showing customers how to properly use the equipment they rent and answering any questions they may have.

“A happy customer is a repeat customer, and we want to be our customers’ first choice whether they call on us every week or just occasionally,” says Paul. “Our folks know how to use everything we rent, and we take time to show our customers how to use the equipment so they will get the best possible results from their effort.”

Nottingham says the company’s customer base falls into three primary categories: do-it-yourselfers, professional contractors, and people planning events.

Event planners use the company’s tent and party rental division, which was established in 1995 in response to customer demand. Debbie Nottingham and her team work with customers who need everything from linens for a wedding reception to a cotton candy machine for an employee event or an inflatable for a child’s birthday party.

“We encounter quite a few customers who don’t plan events on a regular basis,” explains Debbie. “It’s really enjoyable to show people all that we offer and help them plan an event that is both successful and memorable.” 

So the next time you find yourself in the predicament of pondering how much easier a job would be with a certain tool or how much better your party would go with say, a chocolate fountain, remember Action Rentals. Chances are they have just what you need.

Action Rentals and Sales is located at 1861 North Eastman Road in Kingsport. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. To learn more, please call (423) 246-5181 or 1-800-8RENTAL or see the company’s web site at www.actionrentalkpt.com.

Autumn is the time to winterize your yard and landscaping, typically from late October to mid-November. In order to be effective, you should winterize before freezing weather. Once the ground is frozen, you need to wait for spring.

Applying fertilizer will prepare your yard for a long winter’s nap. A high-quality spreader will ensure even coverage. The roots of your lawn will absorb the nutrients from the fertilizer and store them through the winter. Fertilizer used to winterize your lawn should have a lower nitrogen content and higher potassium content than what you would use during the summer. These nutrients will help jumpstart your lawn when it begins growing in the spring.

In addition to fertilizing your yard, you will want to keep it mowed to about 1.5 inches during fall and winter. The shorter height will allow moisture to escape. This is important because it allows moisture to escape. Excessive moisture can cause a number of common lawn diseases. You also need to keep leaves raked out of your yard to prevent mold from developing during a wet winter.

While preparing your lawn is an important part of winterization, autumn is also the time for pruning and trimming many trees and shrubs.

When pruning or trimming, remember to proceed gently. Over-pruning can cause lasting damage. Electrical or gas-powered clippers can make the job much faster, but avoid being too aggressive. It is important to remove crossed branches to open space at the heart of the plant. Too much shearing can remove flower buds that are poised to bloom in the spring. Some plants require specialized pruning. A little homework will ensure that your work is beneficial to the plant.  

Once you have trimmed your shrubs and trees, it’s time for a new layer of mulch. A good wheelbarrow will let you easily maneuver the mulch exactly where you need it. Mulch will help insulate your plants during winter and help keep weeds down during the following spring and summer.

If you have an irrigation system, winterization is critical in order to avoid costly repairs. When temperatures drop below freezing, any water left in the lines of an irrigation system can freeze and expand, rupturing the lines. Pressurized air can be used to blow out the water in your irrigation system, eliminating the potential hazard of frozen water lines.

A little time winterizing your yard this fall will have a major impact on your home’s curb appeal next spring. With the right tools, the entire process is much faster. Count on Action Rentals for all the tools you need. For more information, please call (423) 246-5181 or 1-800-8RENTAL or see our web site at http://www.actionrentalkpt.com.