There aren’t many instances where I find myself wishing I had one of the best chainsaws. I live in a single-family home not quite in the suburbs, with only a few trees to call my own. However, we recently had two extremely high-wind storms that took out several trees in our neighborhood, including some quite large, 60-year-old oak and pine trees. Thankfully, I had the STIHL MSA 300 C battery-powered chainsaw handy to help me clean up the mess.The MSA 300 C is a battery-powered chainsaw from legendary chainsaw company STIHL. They’ve been making chainsaws that both professionals and homeowners...

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Pruning can do wonders for the health and appearance of plants and trees, encouraging healthy growth while limiting unwanted spread. There are beneficial pruning tasks you can do year-round – so a set of your best pruners should never leave your side for long. Choosing the right time to prune maximizes the benefits, and allows the plant to continue growing beautifully. On the flipside, pruning at the wrong time is one of the worst pruning mistakes you can make, potentially causing problems such as stunted growth, poor health and limited production of flowers or fruit.   When is the best time to prune? When...

Whether you’ve just got yourself one of the best hedge trimmers or you’re taking out your trusty old trimmer after months in storage, it’s worth recapping how to use this powerful yard tool before you go ahead and trim your hedge. Trimming is important to the appearance and health of a hedge or bush. With a careful approach, you can use your hedge trimmer to sculpt an attractive shape. Plus, by removing outer growth, you’re effectively pruning the hedge plant, which will encourage healthy regrowth and a high density of branches and leaves.To help you achieve a pro-standard trim, I spoke...

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Self-propelled lawn mowers take some of the effort out of mowing, by delivering the power needed to move themselves forward. Where a push mower must be pushed, a model with self-propulsion only needs to be steered as it drives along. Some of the very best cordless lawn mowers are self-propelled, including the EGO Power+ LM2135SP,the Husqvarna Lawn Xpert LE-322 and the ECHO DLM 2100-SP. There are some great self-propelled options for folk who prefer a gas mower too – including the Troy-Bilt TB310B, which was the best-performing model in testing for our best lawn mowers roundup.  Are self-propelled lawn mowers worth it? The...

The best cordless lawn mowers offer an unbeatable combination of mowing performance and user-friendly convenience, thanks to their lithium-ion battery-powered operation. Simply charge your batteries, plug them into the mower, and cut the grass to perfection. But there’s a little more to it than that. Like any lawn care process, mowing the lawn with a cordless mower has its pitfalls, and the ideal mow can be hard to achieve. “Using a cordless lawn mower for the first time can be straightforward but there are a few initial tips to consider ensuring you’re getting the most out of your mower,” says Nick Ee,...

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I recently had the opportunity to test the Kenmore CVS Go Cordless Stick Vacuum. I was excited to test the vacuum because it has a flexible EasyReach Wand, which curves at the joint, eliminating the need to bend over to vacuum under furniture. It also has other features, including an LED battery indicator, combination tool, and two speed settings. The best bit? It retails for under $130.Kenmore is an American company that’s over 100 years old. In 1913, Kenmore introduced a sewing machine, followed by a washing machine in 1927, and a line of vacuum cleaners in 1932. Today, Kenmore...

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August is the last month of summer with often a searing hot spell of sunshine still on the cards. It’s a critical time for all living things, and while humans (and hopefully, animals as well) can find refuge indoors, your lawn’s left to weather the elements. Essentially, this time of year is all about restoring the yard from the heat and preparing your lawn for fall with one of the best lawn mowers. Tools such as pruners, and the lawn mower, will also need some level of maintenance so they're clean for use throughout the season.There's plenty of yard projects to...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have one tool to do all your yard work? The Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK is pretty close to that reality. It’s a battery-powered shaft that lets you swap out different attachments depending on what you need to do. It’s a nearly ideal scenario for small to medium-sized lawn owners who don’t have a lot of extra storage space or want to save money by not having to buy several different tools. While it’s certainly possible to use some of the best string trimmers to both trim and edge your yard, it’s infinitely easier to...

It’s that time of year again, when the weather warms up, the days get longer, and regular lawn mowing is in full swing.There are lots of great options to pick from among the best lawn mowers, but DeWALT has released a new lineup of mowers that that are pretty great as well.The DeWALT 60V MAX Brushless Self-Propelled Mower offers nearly identical features to the DeWALT 60V MAX Brushless Push Mower that we have also reviewed, with the notable addition of variable RWD speeds to help you cut your grass in less time, with less effort. Let’s find out how it...

The Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1909, by Fred Wardell. For well over a century, Eureka has made various types of vacuum cleaners, ranging from upright and canister models to stick vacuums to robot vacuum cleaners.   I recently had the opportunity to test the newly-released Eureka RapidWash Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum, which has a tangle-free brush head, as well as several other noteworthy features, including self-cleaning and self-drying functions, and an LED display. The Eureka RapidWash is also self-propelling, which makes it easy to maneuver.I tried it out in my home for over a month to...

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