App-based businesses have taken off over the last 5 or 6 years, and it’s easy to see why. Take Uber, for instance. Rather than putting themselves at the mercy of the local cab company, which charges relatively high fees and can present logistical challenges, customers can log into their Uber account from their phone and […]
It’s safe to say that we’ve had plenty of time to review the Echo Black Diamond trimmer line in a recent video. We used it exclusively during our best weedeater article. In fact, we’ve even written up a somewhat comprehensive review of the product. But, as we’ve realized around here, some folks would prefer to […]
If you’ve spent any amount of time watching loggers work, you’ve undoubtedly seen a chainsaw equipped with an upside down chainsaw bar. Maybe you’ve wondered why that is. Was the guy working the saw just not paying attention that day? Was it a mistake? Does it even matter? Of course it matters, and of course, […]
With our recent Best Gas-Powered String Trimmer Shootout now done and dusted, and what with the recent influx of summer sunshine and torrential downpours in Florida, we’ve had plenty of time and opportunity to whack the everloving stuffing out of a whole lot of weeds. The grass has been growing thick and fast around here, […]
It seems like only yesterday we got all jazzed up when Milwaukee announced its entrance into the OPE market. Among a handful of new tools was the company’s first blower . It turned out to be a respectable first crack at what Milwaukee billed as a supplemental tool for Pros working in noise- or emissions-abatement […]
Back at the end of June, we spent a few weeks testing out a whole stable of gas-powered weed eaters for our Best String Trimmer Shootout. We looked at the trimmers’ performance, efficiency, features, ergonomics, and value to see which model presented the best fit for the pro landscaper’s needs. And, while we found a […]
The work of the arborist is never really done, but with the 12″ 36V Makita top handle chainsaw, you can at least cool it with having to drag around a can of gas with you everywhere. Like the other tools in the 18V X2 LXT lineup, this 36V Makita top handle chainsaw runs off of […]
Usually, when we shop for a new mower, we don’t really concern ourselves with the mower’s ability to set new land speed records. But, well, here we are. In an age where the world moves more and more towards refining cordless power and efficiency, the Honda Mean Mower laughs at all of your precious attempts […]
