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.

Zero Turn Mower Reviews September 26, 2023 0

Toro TimeCutter Zero Turn

There are few certainties in life. One adage contends that there are two: death and taxes. No argument there. However, we say you can count on two more: time doesn’t stand still, and money doesn’t grow on trees. And that’s where the Toro TimeCutter Zero Turn (75746) enters the picture, as this mower focuses on […]

Maintenance September 26, 2023 0

How Much Does Hydroseeding Cost?

The average hydroseeding cost is $0.07 to $0.22 per square foot, and while it’s a more expensive planting method than traditional seeding, it’s more cost-effective than sodding. Learn more about what it is, the benefits, and the factors influencing the cost of hydroseeding. What is Hydroseeding? Hydroseeding is a method of planting seeds, usually for […]

Leaf Blower Reviews September 25, 2023 0

EGO Turbo Leaf Blower

We probably sound like broken records by now, but oh well. It never ceases to amaze us how far battery power has come in so short a time. Indeed, manufacturers are making leaps and bounds in pushing the evolution of the cordless platform. This includes everything from performance and runtime to flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Take, […]

Log Splitter Reviews September 22, 2023 0

DK2 Elite Energy Line

One of the great things about OPE journalism is watching companies grow. So often, a manufacturer’s backstory adds context to news about a product or series. For instance, DK2 has come a long way since it started as a small business run out of a basement. Three generations later, they’re still at it, and they […]

Equipment Handling September 22, 2023 0

Understanding the Mulching Lawn Mower

Mulching your lawn is an excellent way to cut fertilizing costs and improve the health of your lawn. What is a mulching lawn mower? Find out everything you need to know about mulching lawn mowers, including how to use one and the benefits they provide. What is a Mulching Lawn Mower? The term “mulching” usually […]

Maintenance September 21, 2023 0

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter: A Comprehensive Guide

As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the days become shorter, winter is fast approaching. This transition period offers gardeners a time to reflect on their successes from the summer, and also to prepare their gardens for winter. Proper winter garden preparation is not only about safeguarding your garden from frost and snow, but […]

Stand-on Mower Reviews September 20, 2023 0

Vertex Stand On Mowers 2024 Lineup

Exmark hasn’t been around all that long. Some manufacturers have been at it for over a century, whereas they started in 1982. Yet, in this comparatively short period of time, Exmark has made a significant impact on the world of commercial mowers. In fact, today, they’re arguably the leading manufacturer of professional landscaping equipment. That’s […]

Landscaping Tool Reviews September 19, 2023 0

Toro Recycler Lawn Mower

Many people live by the mantra that simplicity is best. Benjamin Franklin added to this tenet when he wrote that saving a penny is earning one. Well, if you’re looking for a gas walk-behind mower, you can save quite a few pennies with the Toro Recycler lawn mower. We certainly think so. In fact, we […]