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.

Push Mower Reviews March 22, 2021 0

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Crosscut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Review RY401150

Take everything you know about Ryobi lawn mowers and throw it out—the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Crosscut 21-inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower is something completely different. Pros Cons Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Crosscut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Performance Ryobi really kicked up the power for the Crosscut mower thanks to a new brushless motor and controller. They […]

Landscaping Tool Reviews March 15, 2021 0

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Earth Auger Review

Our friend Eli Mosely’s favorite response every time I hand him a cordless OPE product is, “cute.” We made him a believer with battery chainsaws and so I met him out at the ranch to repair some fence lines with the Ryobi 40V HP brushless earth auger. Pros Familiar gas-style design with Quick Connect pin […]

News February 26, 2021 0

Lithium-ion Battery Charging Tips | 5 Run-time Killers

I like to test the limits of tools—and that means understanding how long my batteries should last. With some manufacturers stating one year and others three, here are some lithium-ion battery charging tips to help keep your packs in the best shape possible. We’re talking about Lithium-ion battery maintenance and storage as well as what […]

Generator Reviews February 17, 2021 0

Jackery Explorer 1000 Solar Generator Review | Battery Inverter

Jackery Explorer 1000 Solar Generator Finds a Niche Between Compact and High-Capacity Battery Inverters The age of lithium-ion power is giving us energy options for nearly every aspect of our lives. We’ve tested battery inverters as cleaner options over gas generators for running power tools. The Jackery Explorer 1000 solar generator isn’t at that voltage […]

News February 12, 2021 0

Professional Lawn Care: Making the Switch to Battery Power

Changing Professional Lawn Care Crews to Battery Power Takes More Than Different Equipment As new regulations and customer interest continue to help battery-powered lawn mowers and other lawn care equipment gain traction, we decided to take a look at what it takes for a professional lawn care crew to kick the can. “Professional lawn care” […]

Pressure Washer Reviews February 11, 2021 0

Chemical Guys Big Mouth Max Release Foam Cannon Review

Chemical Guys Big Mouth Max Release Foam Cannon Blasts Big Suds We trust Chemical Guys for our vehicle cleaning needs and were very anxious to get our hands on the Chemical Guys Big Mouth Max Release Foam Cannon. With a trio of vehicles lined up in our driveway, we warmed up our Simpson pressure washer […]

Zero Turn Mower Reviews February 9, 2021 0

EGO Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower ZT4204L

Highly-Anticipated EGO Zero Turn Riding Mower Set to Make its Debut The team at EGO whet our appetites about a ZT they had in the works a while back. Now, we’ve had a chance to put the EGO Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower through its paces. Pros Cons EGO Z6 Zero Turn Power Source Perhaps […]

News February 8, 2021 0

How Did the Stihl 12V Garden Pruner Become the Scam of the Year?

How did Stihl’s 12V Garden Pruner give rise to the year’s biggest scam? Imitation is the highest form of flattery, and in Stihl’s case, their must-have miniature chainsaw gave people ideas that have lacked integrity. If you’re not familiar with the Stihl GTA 26 Garden Pruner, it’s a 4-inch battery-powered chainsaw that’s incredibly handy. When […]