About The Author

Michael Williams

Associate Editor/Web Producer

With over twenty years of experience as a journalist, editor, and researcher, Mike is driven by an insatiable appetite for life’s many fascinations. He loves lawn maintenance, landscaping, and anything related to outdoor power equipment. Having cut his teeth as a hard-news reporter and features writer, he also writes for major national magazines on a number of topics, such as the Civil War, World War II, true crime, and firearms.

As associate editor and Web producer at Pro Tool Reviews, he helps keep the gears turning in the content machine: everything from Best lists and how-to guides to product tours, gear reviews, local, state, and federal legislation coverage, and breaking industry news.

He loves all manner of outdoor power equipment and pays close attention to the long-running War of the Fuels: Gas vs. Battery. He also enjoys collaborating with the product management and design teams at industry-leading brands like Milwaukee, Ryobi, Stihl, EGO, ECHO, Greenworks, Kobalt, John Deere, Husqvarna, and the list goes on. Being a part of the editorial staff is a constant learning process that involves attending major conventions like Equip Expo, along with media summits and facility tours at company HQs across the country. When he's not busy as a dad and editor, Mike is an avid classic rock historian, collector, and audiophile. He's currently working on a compendium of Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 North American tour, curating an incredible library of unreleased live recordings. He lives in northern Maryland with his 11-year-old son and 5-year-old daughters, both of whom look eerily similar …. Yes, they’re identical twins.

Maintenance October 11, 2023 0

How Much Does Snow Removal Cost?

The average cost of snow removal is $50 to $200, but it can vary depending on several factors. Snow removal costs are an expense you can count on if you live in an area that receives annual snowfall, but you’ll never know how much you’ll have to pay until the snow flies. Factors in Calculating […]

News October 9, 2023 0

Honda Announces Autonomous Work Mower

Honda made a big announcement today. The iconic engine manufacturer will soon introduce an all-electric prototype–the Honda Autonomous Work Mower (AWM). It’s the company’s first battery-powered electric zero-turn riding mower with robotic capability, no less! Their goal is to boost worksite efficiency, and, at the same time, blow people’s minds. They certainly have our attention. […]

Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws October 9, 2023 0

Hart 40V Chainsaw: Supercharge Line

We’ve reviewed quite a few chainsaws, with the most recent collection appearing on our Best Chainsaw Reviews list. Of the many brands we’ve handled, HART has been quite aggressive with their entry into the high-powered cordless equipment landscape. And among those models leading the chainsaw line is the 40V HART Supercharge (HLCS041VNM). Let’s take a […]

Plant Eradication October 9, 2023 0

Understanding Pre Emergent Herbicides: Your Ultimate Guide

Effective weed control requires a persistent, multifaceted approach, and pre-emergent herbicides play a significant role in successful weed control strategies. Discover when and how to apply pre-emergent herbicides as part of your ongoing lawn care plan. How Pre-emergent Herbicides Work It’s impossible to get rid of weeds in your yard completely. Weed seeds can lay […]

Buying Guides October 6, 2023 0

Best Chainsaw Reviews 2023

From homeowners to professionals, most people need at least one dependable chainsaw in their garage, shed, or trailer. The challenge is that there are so many models out there, which can make choosing one a daunting task. That’s where the experts at OPE Reviews come in. We’ve encountered a lot of chainsaws over the years, […]

Snowblower Reviews October 5, 2023 0

Green Machine Snow Blower (GMSB6200-SS)

Those of you in the southern United States probably won’t have much use for a snow blower. However, here in the northern climes, we can expect our fair share of snow. Enter the 62V Green Machine snow blower (GMSB6200-SS). Yes, it looks like something straight out of Patton’s Third Army. And, we’re going to tour […]

Generator Reviews October 4, 2023 0

Generac Guardian Generator Review (7043)

At OPE Reviews, we’ve covered our fair share of generators. Between our product tours, hands-on reviews, and best-of lists, most of those units were portable. However, rest assured that we haven’t forgotten whole-house generators, and we know a thing or two about them. Indeed, our first-hand experience with such models will help you decide whether […]

Gardening October 4, 2023 0

Coffee Grounds for Plants and Gardens: A Beginner’s Guide

Everyone knows about the benefits of coffee for humans, but did you know that you can use coffee grounds for plants? Instead of throwing used coffee grounds in the trash, learn how to use them in your garden or compost and take advantage of their many benefits. Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants? Coffee grounds […]