Leaf Shredders / Wood Chippers / Vacs: Trying to Do it All
You've discovered that fall yard cleanup is facilitated by leaf blowers. You'll never trade your leaf blower in for a rake. But you wonder if there's a gadget even better than leaf blowers? Some companies tout their combo gadgets as being better. But my consumer product review on these leaf shredders / wood chippers / vacs disputes their value. See why you should stick to leaf blowers.
Black and Decker Electric Leaf Blowers, Vacuums, Mulchers
The Black & Decker Leaf Hog blower BV2500 is a versatile gadget for the money. Homeowners who maintain compost piles or who mulch around plants will appreciate the mulcher function. But it is also a powerful leaf blower. Push a button, and it converts from leaf blower to leaf vacuum. Find out more in this review.
Chainsaw the Cheap, Easy Way: Remington Electric Chain Saws
Gas-powered chain saws are fueled with a gas/oil mix, and you're forced to calculate the ratio. With electric, you just plug it in and go! That goes for startup, too. Gas-powered chain saws start with a starter rope that you tug at. With electric, startup is a sure thing. At about 5 pounds the 12" Remington electric chain saw is also easy to wield once you begin to chainsaw.
Consumer Product Review on Mulching Lawn Mowers
Decisions, decisions! You're tired of raking leaves every fall, and you want to facilitate leaf removal with technology. But which piece of power equipment do you buy? This consumer product review suggests an option that obviates leaf removal altogether: Use a mulching mower! Specifically, I review battery-powered mowers, which have pros and cons distinct from gas and corded models.
Consumer Product Review: Electric Snowblowers
If you don't have too long a driveway, electric snowblowers provide an alternative to clumsy, heavy, high-maintenance gas snowblowers. True, you'll spend a bit more time snow blowing with electric snowblowers, because they're less powerful. But this consumer product review argues you'll spend less time on maintenance, starting up the snowblower, and finding a place to store it away later!
Consumer Product Review: Ratchet Pruner for Easy Landscaping
With “ratchet” anvil pruners you can easily cut thick tree branches that regular pruners would stand no chance against. The ratchet's settings multiply your hand's power, so that you don’t have to do the work – the tool does it for you. As you cut through a branch, the ratchet clicks and moves to the next setting, providing ever-increasing pressure as you cut.
Consumer Product Reviews on Lawn, Garden Accents
You work hard at garden plant selection and lawn care, so you and your landscape deserve the best in lawn ornaments and garden accents. Let these consumer product reviews provide some ideas. Put the finishing touches on your lawn and garden design with these ideas, or give them to your gardening friends as gifts.
Consumer Product Reviews on Patio and Deck Accessories
Patios and decks design require accessories that will make them secure, joyful and attractive elements of your landscaping. Below are ideas for such accessories. They also make wonderful gift ideas. Are you shopping for friends who have patios or decks? Why not buy them accessories that will enliven their patio or deck designs? Let these consumer product reviews guide you to smart choices.
Electric Hedge Trimmers
Electric hedge trimmers are inexpensive and lightweight when compared to gas-powered models. An added plus with electric is automatic start-up. But the comparison is not one-sided, as gas hedge trimmers have their own advantages. Explore the comparison further in this consumer product review.
Troy-Bilt Wood Chippers
Consumer product reviews series entry. Troy-Bilt wood chippers come in 6.5 horsepower and 10 horsepower models. I recommend the 10 HP wood chipper here. It's penny-wise and pound-foolish to scrimp on wood chippers. This equipment is asked to do heavy-duty work. So if you're going to spend money at all on a wood chipper, get one that you can rely on.
Consumer Product Review of a Classic: Reel Lawn Mowers
Although a classic lawn mower (it was, after all, the first), today's reel lawn mowers are no antiques. This consumer product review explains why modern reel lawn mowers are gaining in popularity in some circles, as an alternative to the "standard" lawn mower -- the rotary mower. Learn under what circumstances it may make sense to "take 1 step back in order to advance 2 steps forward."
