Digging holes

Digging is bonehead simple. But as with any other job, a little know-how lets you do it smarter and faster and with less strain.

Sometimes a shovel just won’t do, and on a hot summer day, the last thing most of us want to do is break a sweat digging hole after hole by hand. If your project involves digging multiple holes and you need to save time and energy, renting an auger or post hole digger is a great way to cut down on your labor cost and save yourself from becoming a sweaty, frustrated mess.

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The easiest and most accurate way to dig postholes

TUFX post hole digger with one end for digging and the other end for tamping, is manufactured from tempered high carbon steel. Great for those project requiring prying and spading in hard, compact or rocky ground. This digging bar is heavier than other digging tools to aid in breaking up dry, packed soil more easily. The tamper head is used to level ground around fence posts and deck supports. #post #hole #digger #and #tamping #bar

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A post hole auger is also commonly known as an earth auger because it works with dirt and earth when inserted into the ground. There are a wide variety of tasks they are good for, from putting fence posts into the ground to creating your own vegetable garden. #bestauger #bestaugers #postholeauger #postauger #earthauger #bestpostauger #bestpostholeauger #bestearthauger #bestdirtauger #dirtauger #handauger #besthandauger #bestmanualauger #handaugerdrill #handaugertools #auger #manualauger

A big hole surely not dug with that shovel!!

Digging is bonehead simple. But as with any other job, a little know-how lets you do it smarter and faster and with less strain. Check out these smart tips for a dumb job.