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Electric Vs. Gas Pressure Washers

Pressure washers expedite an array of outdoor cleaning tasks. You can clean your patio, driveway, outdoor furniture, etc. to name a few. Pressure washers are also a popular choice of many people for cleaning cars and motorcycles. These machines clear off the toughest layers of dirt and grime from surfaces by spraying water through a […]

Snow Blowers: Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the snow blower related questions we come across most often. After you’ve read through them, don’t forget to read our reviews of the best cordless snow blower, corded electric snow blower, and gas snow blower!Do I Need A Snow Blower Or A Shovel?There are quite a few factors to consider when […]

Electric vs Gas Snow Blowers

The three main types of snow blowers you can invest in this winter are corded electric, cordless electric and gas-powered blowers. Although they have their advantages and disadvantages, they’re all powerful, capable devices for blowing snow out of your driveway and walkways. To help you choose which one to go with, follow our guide comparing the […]

Electric vs Gas String Trimmers

When we talk about electric and gas-powered string trimmers, there is in fact another differentiation; electric models can come as corded-electric, running on electrical power from a socket, or as a battery-powered variation. These 3 diverse types of machine essentially perform the same function, but each has their own advantages and disadvantages.Common features of all […]

String Trimmer vs Edger

String trimmers and lawn edgers are the ideal tools for achieving a lawn that is tidier in appearance. Although a lawn mower will keep your grass at a reasonable length, it cannot prevent your grass from growing untidily over the edges of paths and walkways. This is the task for which string trimmers and edgers […]

The Environmental Impact of String Trimmers

A string trimmer, often called a ‘strimmer’ or ‘weed-whacker,’ is a garden tool used for trimming grass or weeds with greater precision than a lawn mower, and in closer proximity to lawn edges, such as by a fence or foundation. Unfortunately, as we’ll examine in detail below, gas-powered string trimmers can be hazardous to health […]

How Often Should You Aerate Your Lawn?

Maintenance of a lawn has many aspects to it, including fertilization and aeration. Aeration of a lawn can be performed with a range of custom-built equipment; the most basic tasks can be done with a garden fork, using the prongs to press deeply into the earth. However, you may be left wondering how often you […]

Electric vs Gas Lawn Mower

IntroductionIf the noise and chatter of a gas-powered lawn mower set your teeth on edge, an electric mower (either battery-powered or mains powered) may be just the tool you need. However, they don’t work in every application, so you’ll need to consider your choice carefully to make sure you’re not struggling with an under-powered mower. Once […]

Curved vs Straight String Trimmers

You are in the market for a new string trimmer. You may be a new customer, or someone who has done this before. Either way, you are here with a big question. Curved or straight? There is an answer, but it depends wholly on you. You might also want to learn about how a string […]

Electric vs Manual Hedge Trimmers

As a garden owner you have certain responsibilities. No doubt, you are proud of your yard and for good reason – you spent a lot of time on it and it looks good! But there is a problem, your hedges are starting to look worse for wear and your trusty pair of shears has let you […]

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