It never ceases to amaze us just how powerful battery-powered gear is these days. Years ago, hedge trimmers were the most common cordless tools, largely because they required less juice than others. But, now, you’ve got push mowers, zero-turns, and lawn tractors efficiently running on lithium-ion. Another tool that needs significant power to run is […]
If your yard looks like a construction zone or battlefield due to the persistent digging of critters, it’s time to learn how to stop them in their tracks. Find out how to stop animals from digging in your yard with these tips and tricks. Why Animals Might Be Digging in Your Yard The first step […]
The backpack blower is a great platform. They take the load off your wrist, elbows, forearm, and upper arm. In doing so, these tools put the weight on your shoulders, where you can carry more. In addition, they’re highly maneuverable, and, generally speaking, more powerful. And, now that we’re through singing their praises as a […]
Particularly in an age of battery power, a number of outdoor power equipment manufacturers have sprung up. And, based on performance and how quickly each company has established itself, many of them are real competitors. Greenworks is one of them. Founded in 2002, they’ve come a long way in a comparatively short period. Indeed, their […]
Honda announces lawnmower recall along with pressure washer engine Honda has issued recalls of two lawnmower models and a pressure washer engine, according to an official company notice. Due to a manufacturing defect, the camshaft decompressor can malfunction, resulting in the need for excessive force to pull the recoil starter during ignition. Because of the […]
Okay, so we all know that Santa Claus is real. Twice, we’ve caught his elves snooping around the OPE Reviews compound. Once, in the shop checking out gear that’s awaiting review, and, most recently, out back admiring our fescue. (It still hasn’t gone dormant.) Anyway, we’re sure the Big Guy has got his list, has […]
It never ceases to amaze us just how powerful battery-powered gear is these days. Years ago, hedge trimmers were the most common cordless tools, largely because they required less juice than others. But, now, you’ve got push mowers, zero-turns, and lawn tractors efficiently running on lithium-ion. Another tool that needs significant power to run is […]
Saker Merges Lightweight Design with Heavy-Duty Performance Here at OPE Reviews, we work with a lot of chainsaws. They come in many sizes and serve a broad range of purposes. But the big ones can be intimidating. Moreover, they can involve a learning curve when you’re still acquiring chainsaw basics. The mini saws, on the […]
In an age where just about everything we use requires electricity, portable energy sources have become more than a luxury. They’re essential. Of course, so many generators are gas, which makes the advent of the battery-fueled units all the more exciting. While they don’t have the output and capacity of their petrol-based counterparts, they are […]
We live in a world brimming with modern conveniences, such as smartphones, tablets, and even autonomous lawn mowers and cars. Of course, without electricity, much of this technology comes to a halt. That’s why backup generators are the embodiment of peace of mind. If Mother Nature decides to throw you a curveball with a hurricane […]
In the age of battery power, fuel isn’t going the way of the Dodo bird. Nonetheless, it tends to have an outmoded feel to it. Of course, this is more of a comparative essence than it is a physical reality. But enough with the philosophy here. The fact of the matter is that we generally […]
The age of “roughing it” involuntarily is coming to a close, if it isn’t already gone. And, it’s all thanks to tools like the Ryobi Portable Power Station (RYI818BT). Indeed, Ryobi is no stranger to compact power supplies, which come in handy on job sites and camping trips. Our staff put this one to the […]
