Not long ago, we traveled to ECHO’s Illinois-based headquarters for a summit about upcoming product releases. The long-time leader in outdoor power equipment has been busy expanding their lineup. This includes everything from blowers and string trimmers to edgers and chainsaws. Indeed, we had a second opportunity to see them again at this year’s Equip […]
The lyrics to Winter Wonderland are upbeat and redolent of the holidays. What’s more, they sound great coming from Bing Crosby’s silky pipes. However, as all denizens of the colder climes know, sometimes a winter wonderland can be a snowy hassle. That’s especially true when it comes to clearing your driveway. Indeed, it’s the modern […]
DeWalt is a name that rings synonymous with tools. For the longest time, this meant construction gear. However, today they’re also a growing name in outdoor power equipment. That includes everything from hedge trimmers and pole saws to pressure washers and leaf blowers. And speaking of leaf blowers, we think you ought to know about […]
When we picture a beautifully manicured yard, we often focus on lush, emerald grass. But your gardens play a huge part in your home’s appearance, and they’re not always blossoming flowers. How about a beautiful line of boxwoods? Simply put, neatly shaped greenery adds to the stateliness of your property, giving it an established look […]
When it comes to blowers, backpack models represent the big guns. They’re not always the most powerful, but the mere sight of one alone signals that the user has it going on, so to speak. Of course, there are many choices when hunting for a new backpack leaf blower, which is why we’re here to […]
Husqvarna Breaks Out the Online Chalkboard and Takes Professionals to School In October, Equip Expo saw record attendance, with nearly 30,000 journalists and Pros showing up in Kentucky to see what’s happening in the world of outdoor power equipment. Not surprisingly, the staff here at OPE Reviews flew in, too. We visited numerous booths, encountering […]
If you’re a World War II aviation buff, you’re probably familiar with long-range bombers. Planes like the B-24 Liberator and the B-17F Flying Fortress could hit ceilings of up to 36,000 feet. At the time, there weren’t pressurized cabins. So, the temperature outside was essentially the temperature inside. Flying at 36K, you were looking at […]
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 […]
