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Best Chainsaws of 2022
After researching chainsaws for a week, we purchased 10 of the top-rated models to analyze side-by-side in order to...
Best Cordless String Trimmer of 2022
Searching for a new cordless string trimmer? We compared tons of different products, then bought the best products...
Best Pressure Washer of 2022
After dozens of hours of research, we bought the best 11 pressure washers to test side-by-side in an extensive...
Best Cordless Leaf Blower of 2022
Searching for a new cordless leaf blower to make clean up a bit easier? We bought the best blowers currently available...
Best Handsaws of 2022
Looking for the best handsaw to finish your next DIY project? Our team of experts tested and reviewed the best nine...
Best Battery Chainsaw of 2022
For more than 50 hours we researched battery chainsaws until we narrowed it down to 10 of the best. These tools are...
Best Cordless Lawn Mower of 2022
We tested the top models on the market. Our analysis reveals which products can cut it and which cut out under the...
Best Snow Shovels of 2022
Our expert team of testers helps you find which snow shovels move the most snow, scrape ice effectively, and are...
Greenworks GPW1501 Review
This handy little pressure washer offers adequate performance for light duties. It's compact, it weighs next to...
Best Buy
Wholesun 3000PSI Review
With respectably cleaning power, a budget-friendly price, and a lightweight package that's easy to carry, this is an...
SunJoe SPX3000 Review
If you want an electric pressure washer that won't break the bank but still offers a good deal of performance, the...
Greenworks Pro 3000PSI Review
Though this machine has a lot of power, it doesn't clean as well as we'd like. It's also very expensive, loud, and...
DeWALT DWPW2400 Review
This unit has several interesting features but we do not recommend it due to its middling performance and high price.
Expert Advice for Choosing a Chainsaw
When looking to buy an item such as a chainsaw, things can become a bit convoluted. There are a ton of saws from all...
Editors' Choice
Husqvarna 450R Review
This gas-powered model makes extremely quick work of cuts and runs substantially better than the other 50cc 2-cycle...
Editors' Choice
Makita UC4051A Review
This is the best corded electric model that we've tested to date. It cuts fast and is comfortable to use. The...
Poulan Pro PR4218 Review
This gas-powered chainsaw is hard to start and doesn't like to idle. It's incredibly loud and smokey and offers...
Stihl MS 180 C-BE Review
This gas-powered chainsaw is easy to start, lightweight, compact, and slices through wood with ease. The chain...
Worx WG303.1 Review
This model does a good job of cutting as long as you take the time to learn and dial in the tool-free chain tensioning...
Editors' Choice
Ego Power+ 615 CFM Blower LB6151 Review
We love this blower for its power and its useful features set. With cruise control and turbo modes, you can dial in an...
Top Pick
Makita 36V LXT Brushless Blower Kit XBU02PT1 Review
The Makita suitably impressed us on its merits as a cordless leaf blower alone, earning it one of the best scores we...
Snapper 82-Volt Max Leaf Blower 1687879 Review
A fair choice if you want a cordless blower that can handle all but the most difficult tasks. It works fine without...
Oregon 40V Leaf Blower BL300 Review
If it's power you're looking for, this model won't disappoint, as it moved sand and leaf debris with ease and has a...
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower Kit 2724-21HD Review
This lightweight blower can grant a spotless deck or a debris-free walkway. It gets impressive power and battery life...
DeWalt 20V Max XR Brushless Handheld Blower DCBL720P1 Review
This blower feels well balanced and is easy to hold and operate. For smaller jobs, it's more than capable, but we...
Editors' Choice
Westinghouse WPX3200 Pressure Washer Review
This pressure washer is our top performer and easily the winner of our Editors' Choice award. A high-quality...
Stanley SHP2150 2150 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Review
Offering up a modest power, this electric pressure washer excels in being quieter and having excellent storage, though...
Worx 13 Amp 1500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Review
This electric pressure washer offers good performance on a tight budget. Lightweight and with an exceptionally long...
Greenworks PW-1800 1800 PSI 13 Amp 1.1 Gpm Electric Review
This pressure washer offers up a passably mediocre effort. While there are better options, this pressure washer will...
Best Buy
Craftsman V20 Weedwacker Review
For those who want to keep their yard beautiful on a budget, this string trimmer is great for delicate edge work, is...
Ego Power+ 15-Inch String Trimmer with Powerload Review
This string trimmer has power to spare, but it lacks a low-speed setting for more detailed work. It's best suited to...
Top Pick
Greenworks Pro 80V Review
In the realm of cordless electric chainsaws, this model is the king of charge time. At only 30 minutes, you will spend...
Editors' Choice
Ego Power+ CS1800 Review
If you're looking for a cordless electric chainsaw with an extra-long bar, check out the EGO Power+ CS1800. This...
Editors' Choice
ECHO CCS-58V4AH Review
This cordless chainsaw left the competition in the sawdust in a side-by-side comparison. When it comes to...
Top Pick
Worx WG322 Review
In consideration of its 20V battery, we were impressed with the cutting power of this model. It's also very easy to...
Editors' Choice
Greenworks 25052 Review
This simple and effective human-powered mower is completely cordless. As long as the human is ready to propel it, it's...
American Lawn Mower 1204-14 Review
If you have a low-maintenance lawn this low maintenance manual mower could save you money in both the short and long...
Best Buy
Black+Decker LST136 Review
The LST136 is a fairly inexpensive string trimmer that holds its own against some of the best models, making it a...
Editors' Choice
Makita XRU15PT 36V Review
The Makita XRU15PT is an excellent all-around string trimmer, pairing plenty of weed-eating power with solid battery...
Editors' Choice
Sun Joe SPX3500 Review
If you're looking for the most out of an electric pressure washer, we highly recommend this model. It's fairly...
Best Buy
Greenworks 25322 Review
The Greenworks's modest price and long-lasting battery do much to outweigh its shortcomings in handling and ease of...
Top Pick
Black+Decker CM2043 Review
The BLACK+DECKER's maneuverability, range of cutting heights, and low cost do much to mitigate its shortcomings in...
Worx WG774 Review
This mower has plenty of battery life, ample power, and one of the better folding mechanisms available...
Ryobi RY40190-Y Review
This is one heck of a mower at a great price. This machine can keep pace with the best of the best, just not for as...
Ryobi RY142300 Review
Just barely missing an award, this electric model offers a high level of performance.
Greenworks GPW2005 Review
The Greenworks GPW2005 struggled to stand out from the rest of the pack with its lackluster cleaning skills and so-so...
Generac 7132 Review
The Generac 7132 is a big burly pressure washer that can handle all but the toughest cleaning tasks. Unfortunately...
Powerhouse International Platinum Edition Review
In our minds, the Powerhouse International's few pros are far outweighed by its long list of flaws, making us very...
Ryobi RY141612 Review
The RY141612 is portable and easy to use but lacks power, making it more suitable for everyday cleaning projects than...
Simpson MSH3125 MegaShot Review
This incredibly powerful pressure washer is the winner of our Editors' Choice award. It takes care of tough jobs with...
How to Choose the Best Pressure Washer
Are you looking to purchase a pressure washer and are in need of expert guidance? Then you've come to the right place...
Black+Decker 40V MAX Review
This cordless chainsaw is quiet, light, and cheap. It doesn't have spectacular cutting power, but it is perfectly fine...
Best Buy
Husqvarna 120i Review
Considering the price tag compared to its performance we think this model is a great purchase for those shopping on a...
Top Pick
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Review
This saw has zero wind-up time and great battery performance. Best of all, it has fantastic cutting power. If you...
Ryobi 40V RY40530 Review
The Ryobi 40V RY40530 falls short of the competition in many ways, although it performs fairly well when it comes to...
Makita XCU03Z LXT Review
The Makita XCU03Z LXT Is a satisfactory chainsaw but it didn't quite score high enough to win an award. It has good...
Ego Power+ CS1400 Review
We can't find many reasons to criticize this cordless chainsaw. It makes quick work of dicing up logs and scores well...
Greenworks G-MAX 40V Review
This is an average cordless chainsaw, and we don't find it to be worthy of one of our awards. It has a medium price...
Oregon Cordless CS300 Review
This saw has one feature that sets it apart from the others -- a chain sharpener that is integrated into the saw...
Editors' Choice
Ego LM2102SP Review
The EGO LM2102SP sets the bar for cordless lawn mowers. It is self-propelled, has a wide cutting deck, multiple...
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