Best Time to Buy Lawn Care Tools
Just about all of us need outdoor power equipment for our lawn care obligations. And, whether we like it or not, eventually you’ll need to either upgrade to better tools or replace broken ones. Knowing the best time to buy lawn care tools can be a real money saver. Here are some good times to […]
Black and Decker Alligator Lopper LLP120B
The lopper has long been a go-to tool for pruning tree branches. Typically, we see the long-handled design, which certainly has its benefits. For one, this variation enhances reach. Furthermore, it enables you to leverage the muscles in your entire arm rather than your hand and wrist. And, certainly, they beat the heck out of […]
Worx JawSaw WG320
Worx gives consumers a chainsaw with a safe but nasty bite Chainsaws are among the most useful outdoor tools. You can use them for numerous applications, and they come in handy year-round. However, they can also be intimidating for many users (and that even goes for the 6- to 8-inch mini saws). Apparently, the engineers […]
Worx Electric Pole Saw
Every year, more people are ditching their gas cans and making the leap to battery-powered outdoor equipment. And, yes, the overwhelming majority of consumers do prefer cordless solutions. That said, it’s a mistake to completely disregard corded alternatives. Indeed, electric tools actually have certain benefits. They’re powerful, you don’t have to charge them, and they’re […]
Best Backpack Leaf Blower Reviews 2023
When it comes to blowers, backpack models represent the big guns. They’re not always the most powerful, but the mere sight of one alone signals that the user has it going on, so to speak. Of course, there are many choices when hunting for a new backpack leaf blower, which is why we’re here to […]
Husqvarna Pro Insider Program
Husqvarna Breaks Out the Online Chalkboard and Takes Professionals to School In October, Equip Expo saw record attendance, with nearly 30,000 journalists and Pros showing up in Kentucky to see what’s happening in the world of outdoor power equipment. Not surprisingly, the staff here at OPE Reviews flew in, too. We visited numerous booths, encountering […]
Pruning Trees in Midwest Winter: A 2023-2024 Guide
Dormant pruning trees in winter is a common practice among professional arborists and experienced gardeners. Winter is the best time for pruning your trees in the Midwest, and many yard enthusiasts look forward to this chore because it signals that spring is just around the corner. Introduction to Tree Pruning Learn more about what pruning […]
Milwaukee M12 Shears Review
Small chainsaws–normally with 4- to 8-inch bars–are great for pruning. In fact, a few of them are on our Best Chainsaw Reviews list. But sometimes, it’s beneficial to use pruning shears. That’s especially the case when working with moderately thick branches rather than limbs. After all, they’re light, manageable, and specifically designed for jobs like […]