Ryobi One+ 18V Lithium-Ion Hedge Trimmer Review

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Ryobi Outdoor Tools Make it Easy to Give Your Yard Curb Appeal: Ryobi makes no bones about the fact that they are not a Pro Brand (big brother Ridgid handles that area), but instead are designed for the average DIYer, easily found as the house brand for The Home Depot.  For most homeowners, you can’t [...]

Craftsman C3 19.2V Cordless String Trimmer

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Make Yardwork Easier with a Cordless String Trimmer I have a confession.  I love a neat and tidy yard, but I’m not a big fan of the work it takes to make it happen.  So any tool that makes the  it easier or faster is just fine by me.  Oh, and did I mention, I [...]

Worx GT Lithium Ion Boasts Better Battery Life than Predecessor

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Worx GT Cordless String Trimmer UPDATE:  SINCE THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN, I’VE DISCOVERED THAT THE LITHIUM ION BATTERIES ONLY LASTED A SHORT TIME LONGER THAN THEIR NICD PREDECESSOR.  WHILE THE TOOL HAS SOME NICE FEATURES, THE BATTERIES ARE A DISAPPOINTMENT.  TOOL SKOOL HAS REVIEWED OTHER PRODUCTS WITH BETTER BATTERY LIFE. Original Review: The Worx GT [...]

Quick Pick – National Hardware Show – ZoomiTags

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Recently, at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, I walked the show floor looking for new and unique tools and products to check out and ultimately review.  There are always interesting things to see at this annual trade show, and this year was no exception. Over the next few weeks and months, several of [...]