A consideration of the pros and cons of some electrical outdoor power equipment, as compared to gas-powered counterparts. Electrical outdoor power equipment is clean and efficient but can be unwieldy unless you buy a cordless model. But cordless electrical outdoor power equipment can have drawbacks of its own. These reviews give you a look at the pros and cons, before you buy....
String Trimmers
When considering your options for string trimmers, you have essentially 3 choices: gas string trimmers, corded electric string trimmers, or cordless string trimmers that run on a battery. Each of these 3 categories of outdoor power equipment has its pros and cons. See what's right for you.
Chain Saws
Small electric chain saws such as the Remington models are fun, cheap and easy to use. The convenience begins before you even start cutting, as you'll discover in this article.
Hedge Trimmers
Ideally, you don't want a cord in your way when trimming hedges. But the electric outdoor power equipment reviewed here has enough good points to consider buying.
Mulching Lawn Mowers
You're tired of raking leaves every fall, and you want to facilitate leaf removal with outdoor power equipment. But which tool do you buy? This product review suggests an option that obviates leaf removal altogether: use a mulching mower! Specifically, I review a battery-powered mower.
Snowblowers
Electrical outdoor power equipment for snow-removal? At first glance, the prospects may seem unlikely. But if you don't have too long a driveway, electric snowblowers can provide a nice alternative to clumsy, heavy, high-maintenance gas snowblowers. True, you'll spend a bit more time snow blowing than with gas-powered snowblowers, but you'll spend less time on maintenance, starting up the snowblower, and finding a place to store it away later!
Leaf Blowers
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. And being electrical outdoor power equipment, there's no gas to mess with....
