T’was only yesterday, it seems, that Ryobi touted their 18V ONE+ platform to include “175+ tools”. And just last year we covered the launch of their ONE+ HP compact tool series (which has more than 30 tools so far). But wait; there’s more! Ryobi has just unleashed over 25 MORE new ONE+ tools, in multiple categories. Come with us as we check out some of the newest, surprisingly diverse offerings that you won’t want to miss. P.S. it’s now “225+ Tools”! Read More
Kobalt 24V Cordless Mower Review – Going Green With A Blue Mower
We recently moved from our nice little city house to a bit larger living space out in the ‘burbs. The extra square footage had become a bit of a necessity, as it has for many, due to our home now doubling as living and working space for two adults full time (and for others as schools, movie theaters, bars, etc., etc.). While our ancient Scott’s Push Reel style mower served us well for over a decade at the last residence, let’s just say it just wasn’t cutting it at the new house. We do have a larger lot, though not all of it is mowed (the steep hill in the back is a story for another post – we’ll be needing a Brush Cutter, stat!). In any event, the grass is growing quickly here in the mid-west as Spring sets in, and keeping it tamed with the push reel style mower was a bit more of a workout than we were looking for. Enter the good folks in blue, who sent along their newest Kobalt 24V Cordless Mower for our evaluation. Read More
