STIHL Helps New Homeowners Design Their Dream Landscape on Operation Build, Airing on A&E

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - May 19, 2017 - PRLog -- This week on A&E: Operation Build and STIHL Inc. transform a beautiful landscape for first-time homeowners. This is the story of Claire and Jeff, a couple who recently purchased their first home and are expecting their first child. Team member and certified arborist Mark Chisholm educates the couple on Lithium-Ion handheld power equipment for designing and maintaining their dream landscape. "You could mow the length of six football fields with one battery. With a single battery, you can power a chainsaw, blower, trimmer, hedge trimmer, lawn mower, cut-off machine and more," Chisholm said. "Mark has an amazing resume," said Lysa Liemer, Operation Build Executive Producer. "Aside from being a professional certified arborist, Mark is an acrobat, expert tree and rope climber, and tree physiologist. With Mark's expertise and STIHL's power equipment, they take the hard work out of landscaping and make it powerful, fun and enjoyable," Liemer said. The episode airs on Saturday, May 20 on A&E at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT), and again on Saturday, May 27 on FYI at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT)

About STIHL

STIHL battery-powered equipment combines power, portability and cordless convenience all in an environmentally conscious package. Homeowners, professionals and the DIY community will appreciate their instant starting, quiet operation and lightweight portability. "The only thing missing is the fuel costs," said Roger Phelps, Corporate Communications Manager for STIHL Inc.

Over the past 90 years, the company has grown from a one-man business into a global chainsaw and outdoor power equipment manufacturer. Innovative ideas, in-house know-how and meticulous craftsmanship have resulted in a broad, steadily expanding product portfolio.Based in Virginia Beach, Va., STIHL Inc. exports to over 90 countries around the world. The majority of STIHL products sold in America are also built in America.

The episode airs Saturday, May 20 on A&E at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT) and will re-air on Saturday, May 27 on FYI at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT)

For more information about STIHL Inc., please visit http://www.stihlusa.com/.

About Operation Build

Operation Build travels all over the country discovering great home improvement concepts in renovations, remodels, and do-it-yourself projects. Part history, part reality, part building technology, each episode features a project objective that our host and building team are tasked to complete, while being under a renovation deadline and a homeowner's need to complete a project on time, before a big event. Whether the team is picking up the pieces and rebuilding after a disaster such as a fire or flood, or coming to the rescue on a remodel gone wrong, the Operation Build team gets the job done.

For more information about Operation Build, please visit http://www.operationbuild.tv.

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