lawn & garden

Cordless

Dewalt Cordless 21.5″ Deck Push Mower Review

Oct 1, 2021 Benjamen 61 Comments

Dewalt’s new cordless mower fixes its predecessor’s battery runtime issues, but at what cost?

Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

Stanley Black & Decker Acquires MTD (Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt)

Aug 25, 2021 Stuart 52 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker announced a huge outdoor power equipment acquisition.

Cordless

New Ryobi Cordless Lopper for Pruning Branches

Feb 18, 2021 Stuart 43 Comments

Ryobi has a new 18V One+ cordless lopper for trimming branches up to 1-1/4″.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet, a 6″ Cordless Chainsaw

Jul 17, 2020 Stuart 62 Comments

Here’s a look at the new Milwaukee compact cordless Hatchet chainsaw.

Hand Tools

Corona Micro Snips – Mini Precision Pruners (Early Review)

Jun 22, 2020 Stuart 13 Comments

I bought these Corona micro snips earlier this season, and so far I’ve been extremely satisfied with them.

Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

Deal of the Day: EGO Cordless String Trimmers and Other Gardening Tools (5/26/20)

May 26, 2020 Stuart 5 Comments

Today’s deals feature a selection of cordless outdoor power tools, equipment, and some handheld gardening tools.

DIY & Home

My Hot Pepper Seedling Leaves Turned Black Again

May 14, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

So, some of my jalapeno seedling leaves are turning black again.

DIY & Home

I Learned Something Important About Garden Hose Quick-Connect Fittings

May 14, 2020 Stuart 61 Comments

I learned something about quick-connect garden hose fittings the hard way.

DIY & Home

My Suncast Garden Hose Reel Sprung a Leak

May 7, 2020 Stuart 69 Comments

It looks to be time for a new garden hose reel.

DIY & Home

Are Garden Hose Quick Connector Fittings any Good?

May 1, 2020 Stuart 91 Comments

What’s your stance on quick-release garden hose and watering connectors?

DIY & Home

My Herb, Vegetable, and Flower Seed-Starting Experiment, Part 1 (2020)

Apr 19, 2020 Stuart 12 Comments

I’m trying to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed this year, and he’s how it’s going so far.

DIY & Home

Tell us About Your Garden Plans for 2020

Apr 14, 2020 Stuart 50 Comments

Do you have any home gardening plans this year?

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Outdoor Power Tools – Spring 2020 Deals

Apr 10, 2020 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s the scoop on the latest Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless outdoor power tools promo.

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far.

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Trimmers for 2020

Jan 16, 2020 Ben V 32 Comments

Dewalt has two new 20V Max cordless trimmers coming out this spring.

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Blower (Coming Spring 2020)

Dec 30, 2019 Ben V 43 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new and higher-powered 20V Max cordless air blower.

Cordless

Dewalt 40V Max Cordless Outdoor Power Tool System has Been Discontinued

Aug 21, 2019 Stuart 100 Comments

Dewalt has discontinued all of their 40V Max cordless outdoor power tools.

Cordless

Is Craftsman Phasing Out V60 Cordless Outdoor Power Tools Already?

Aug 19, 2019 Stuart 79 Comments

Lowes has been clearancing out Craftsman V60 cordless outdoor power tools. What does this mean?

Cordless

New Dewalt Cordless Pole Saw (DCPS620)

Jul 8, 2019 Stuart 39 Comments

Dewalt has a new cordless pole saw on the way.

DIY & Home

“Backyard Dudes” Replacement Garden Hose Washers

Jul 5, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

I needed new garden hose washers and after some quick online research I went with Backyard Dudes. So far so good.

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