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 …
Written by: Steve
Kobalt, Landscaping, Tools, Videos
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, …
Written by: Matt
We’ve all heard the term “shade-tree mechanic” – that is, an amateur mechanic who works on their vehicle at home in their yard. The key operative here is “shade-tree” because it implies that there’s actually …
Written by: Rob
Featured, Fiskars, Gardening, Landscaping, Tools, Videos
Now that I have mostly recovered from what were grueling months of re-landscaping our front yard, I am reflecting back on some of the tools I became way too familiar with during that ordeal fulfilling …
Written by: Marc Lyman
There are some tools that the more you use them the more uses you discover for them. When we first received the Ryobi ½” x 18” belt sander for review, it seemed like a great …
Written by: Steve
Who doesn’t love a fresh, delicious home-grown tomato? But the hundreds of varieties that are currently available can quickly leave prospective gardeners scratching their heads in confusion. To help you out, we’ve tested an enticing crop …
Written by: Lauren
Gardening, Landscaping, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
In recent years, Milwaukee Tool has steadily increased its lineup of battery-powered, pro-grade OPE (Outdoor Power Equipment). The array includes hedge clippers, blowers, string trimmers, a chainsaw with a 16” bar, and more. All these …
Written by: Phil
There are some experiences in life that are so exceedingly rare, so unique, that just being in their presence is cause enough to sit back and enjoy the view. Things like the Green Flash during …
Written by: Rob
Let’s talk connection. No, not like a socially-distant connection over drinks in your buddy’s driveway. Connection…like metal connection. For metals like steel and aluminum, there are three primary connection methods — bolting, welding, and riveting. …
Written by: Rob
Gardening, How To, Landscaping, Videos
The Internet is filled with advice on how to replace sprinkler heads. Why? Because sprinkler heads get broken ALL THE TIME. What if when you replace your next broken sprinkler head, you could dramatically reduce …
Written by: Marc Lyman