About The Author

Kenny Koehler

Managing Editor

Kenny holds a B.S. in Biology and a minor in chemistry. While that might not sound like a direct line into the power tool industry, his analytical and scientific mindset helps him design repeatable testing methods for Pro Tool Reviews’ head-to-head testing and offers highly objective comparisons in his reviews.

Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago. At home, Kenny’s dad made the family budget stretch further by doing many DIY repairs around the house. From his dad, he was able to learn irrigation, landscaping, car maintenance, basic electrical, and more. He even rewired their bass boat for fun one weekend as a young teenager.

Buying Guides September 17, 2021 0

Pressure Washer PSI vs GPM | What’s More Important?

When you’re shopping for a pressure washer, knowing how much power you need is key. It also determines if you can go with an electric unit or need to move up to gas power. But in the pressure washer PSI vs GPM conversation, what’s more important? Pressure Washer PSI PSI, or pounds per square inch, […]

Pressure Washer Reviews September 14, 2021 0

DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Power Cleaner Review | DCPW550

We know power cleaners aren’t as strong as pressure washers , but they have their uses and have been catching on with DIY brands. If that’s the case, why would a professional brand such as DeWalt make one? We’re taking a closer look at the DeWalt 20V Max cordless power cleaner to find out. Pros […]

Hedge Trimmer Reviews September 13, 2021 0

Skil 20V Cordless Hedge Trimmer HT4222B-10 | PWRCore 20

Save Your Back And Arms With The Skil 20V Cordless Hedge Trimmer Hedge trimmers are one of the great success stories in battery-powered lawn care equipment, but the extra weight of a battery can be a literal pain. The Skil 20V cordless hedge trimmer looks to give your back a break by using a PWRCore […]

Buying Guides September 10, 2021 0

Buying a Portable Generator: What to Look For

Whether you’re preparing for emergency power, looking to run a job site, or have recreational use in mind, there’s a lot to consider when buying a portable generator. To help you sort it out among the plethora of options out there, we’ve put together a list of things our Pro team looks for when they’re […]

Push Mower Reviews September 8, 2021 0

Skil 2x20V Lawn Mower PM4912B-20 | PWRCore 20

Skil 2x20V Lawn Mower Offers Lightweight Value It’s amazing how many battery-powered lawn care options exist today. Most of them don’t use the same batteries as your power tools, forcing you to manage multiple systems. That’s not the case for the Skil 2x20V lawn mower and we brought it in to see what types of […]

Push Mower Reviews September 7, 2021 0

DeWalt 2x20V Max Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Review DCMWSP244

DeWalt Rolls Out Second-Generation Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower DeWalt’s initial entry into the battery-powered lawn mower category had mixed results. With a new generation on the market, we got our hands on the updated DeWalt 2x20V Max self-propelled lawn mower to see what improvements they made. Pros Cons DeWalt 2x20V Max Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Performance […]

Buying Guides September 6, 2021 0

Best Ladder Reviews 2021 | Step, Extension, Telescoping, and More!

Trying to recommend the best ladder is a lot like trying to choose the best car. Do you want something small or large? Is this ladder destined for the home or the job site? Have you considered the many available features present in ladders? You get the idea. To cover our bases, we lined up […]

Hedge Trimmer Reviews September 3, 2021 0

CRAFTSMAN V20* Cordless 2-in-1 Hedge Trimmer and Grass Shear

Take Care of Precision Trimming With the CRAFTSMAN V20* 2-in-1 Hedge Trimmer and Grass Shear Cordless hedge trimmers are convenient and can save a lot of time, but they lack some finesse when it comes to finely detailing your landscape. The CRAFTSMAN V20* Cordless 2-in-1 Hedge Trimmer and Grass Shear (CMCSS800) steps in when precision […]