lawn & garden

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. Read More

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

May 26, 2020 Stuart 2 Comments

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

DIY & Home

My Hot Pepper Seedling Leaves Turned Black Again

May 14, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

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

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. Read More

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. Read More

DIY & Home

Are Garden Hose Quick Connector Fittings any Good?

May 1, 2020 Stuart 86 Comments

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

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. Read More

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? Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Trimmers for 2020

Jan 16, 2020 Ben V 30 Comments

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

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. Read More

Cordless

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

Aug 21, 2019 Stuart 97 Comments

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

Cordless

Is Craftsman Phasing Out V60 Cordless Outdoor Power Tools Already?

Aug 19, 2019 Stuart 64 Comments

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

Cordless

New Dewalt Cordless Pole Saw (DCPS620)

Jul 8, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Dewalt has a new cordless pole saw on the way. Read More

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. Read More

Cordless

Dewalt’s New Secret FlexVolt Cordless Blower

May 1, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Dewalt has quietly introduced a new FlexVolt cordless blower. Read More

Cordless

New Makita Cordless Lawn Mower

Apr 3, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V X2 cordless lawn mower. Read More

DealGuyd

Millside Farm Tuff Plastic Deck Wagon

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 8 Comments

The Millside Farm Tuff plastic deck wagon I just bought is now on sale. Read More

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Chainsaw in 3 Words – Fast, Quiet, Good

Mar 14, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

We handed a Milwaukee M18 Fuel chainsaw to a tree service company, and their initial impression was quite positive. Read More

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