Strait Way Blog

Information and resources about equipment, parts, service, adapters or attachments for your own equipment in Southern Alberta.

Criteria for Choosing the Right Rental Wood Chipper Today

Choosing the right rental wood chipper is essential for homeowners, landscapers, and contractors managing yard waste. Selecting the ideal chipper...

straitwayltd@gmail.comJune 11, 2025

A narrow, freshly dug trench in dark soil, its bottom filled with light-colored sand stones.

Why Renting Trenchers Makes Sense for Contractors and DIY Enthusiasts

Whether you’re laying irrigation lines, installing underground wiring, or building a new patio, trench digging is almost always part of...

straitwayltd@gmail.comMay 20, 2025

landscaper at work using an aerator on lawn

What is the Best Equipment for Landscaping and Lawn Care?

Maintaining a beautiful, healthy lawn requires the right tools to keep it looking its best. Whether you’re a homeowner looking...

straitwayltd@gmail.comApril 25, 2025

A yellow backhoe loader parked on a barren construction site, its front loader bucket lowered onto the dirt. In the background, a yellow bulldozer levels earth alongside trenches, stretching toward distant hills under an overcast sky.

Renting vs. Buying Construction Equipment: Which is Right for Your Business?

As a contractor, making the decision to rent or buy equipment is crucial for the success of your business. Both...

straitwayltd@gmail.comAugust 20, 2024

A close-up of a yellow stump grinder’s rotating cutting wheel chipping away at a tree stump, with wood chips and debris flying. The machine’s black rubber tire and metal housing are visible in the foreground, and leafy green shrubs form the background.

Conquer Those Stumps: Why Contractors Should Rent Stump Grinders

As a contractor, you know the importance of efficiency and getting the job done right. When it comes to land...

straitwayltd@gmail.comJuly 16, 2024

Two men standing on an elevated orange scissor lift platform, working on a horizontal concrete beam attached to steel columns, with evergreen trees in the background.

Renting Scissorlifts, Boomlifts and Telehandlers: The Contractor’s Guide to Choosing the Right Equipment

In the fast-paced world of construction, deadlines loom large, and efficiency reigns supreme. When tackling projects requiring elevated access, renting...

straitwayltd@gmail.comJune 11, 2024

A close-up of a yellow Vermeer trenching machine’s control panel, showing a row of black levers beneath instructional decals and warning labels. In the background, a white Bobcat skid-steer loader sits on muddy ground.

Everything about Skid Steers and Skid Steer Attachments

Skid steers, versatile machines known for their compact size and exceptional maneuverability, have become indispensable in various industries. From construction...

straitwayltd@gmail.comJanuary 23, 2024

A person wearing denim shorts and work shoes operating a green gas-powered tiller, churning dark soil in a backyard garden as loose earth scatters around the spinning tines.

Essential Tools to Transform Your Yard: Rent or Buy for Landscaping Success

Landscaping your yard is a transformative endeavor, one that can greatly enhance the beauty and functionality of your outdoor space....

straitwayltd@gmail.comDecember 6, 2023