Skil PWRCore 40 Chainsaw Hands-On Review
Skil PWRCore 40 Chainsaw Tackles Homeowner Needs with Ease When our friend Eli Mosley called us up with some tree work to do, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to see how well the Skil PWRCore 40 chainsaw stands up against homeowner needs. We had some not-so-light oak to cut and used it […]
Skil 40V Snow Shovel PSS1200C Review
Not all snow requires the big guns. Trust us, here. We’re in the Mid-Atlantic, so we get some real doozies. That said, you do have areas like porches, patios, and partially covered walkways, where the accumulation may not be as deep. In these cases, a solution that’s a little less intense than a full-sized blower, […]
Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Reviews 2023
Generally, most of us prefer easy. It’s human nature to avoid the struggle. Unfortunately, choosing a self-propelled lawn mower doesn’t fall within this category. The sheer breadth of choices out there doesn’t make that possible, which is why OPE brings you our Best Self-Propelled Mower review list. We want to guide you through the myriad […]
Skil Multivolt Fan Review
Skil’s 7- and 4-inch Cordless Fans are Pretty Cool Keeping cool is a big deal when you’re outdoors in the heat, and fans (whether manual or electric) are perhaps the oldest means of doing so. Of course, the limitations of this option for yard warriors are pretty obvious. You need your hands free to work, […]
Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers for 2023
As we once again approach the mowing season, OPE Reviews wants to offer its recommendations for the best battery-powered lawn mowers in 2023. These mowers have really improved to the point where they work great on large lawns. Of course, anyone with a smaller lawn can also benefit. No matter what your intended use for […]
Skil 40V Battery-Powered 530 CFM Leaf Blower Review
The Skil 40V Blower Brings Practical Design to the Homeowner Market The Skil PWRCore 40V 530 CFM battery-powered blower is a prime example of an outdoor power tool that has the homeowner in mind. Its practical design fulfills consumer demand for convenience and utility–especially in the maintenance of small- and medium-sized lawns. Now, when you’re […]
Skil 40V Powerhead String Trimmer Review
Skil Adds a 40V Powerhead String Trimmer to the PWRCore 40 Lineup Skil (as a name, certainly ) has enjoyed almost a century of tenure in the world of power tools. And like everyone else these days, the company has been attentive to building a cordless line of OPE offerings, including the new Skil 40V […]
Best Cordless Hedge Trimmer Reviews for 2023
When considering switching to battery power from gas or corded power, a cordless hedge trimmer makes for a good place to start. These tools do not require as much power as mowers and chainsaws. Rather, they can operate for an extended period of time without needing a large battery. The best cordless hedge trimmer models […]