The best cordless electric hedge trimmers can make quick work of trimming your hedges and shrubs. The blades are sharp. The trimmers are ergonomically designed to be comfortable to hold and use. The cordless electric motors are quiet, powerful, and efficient. And the rechargeable batteries pack plenty of power to get the job done. Back in the old days (the 1990s), I owned an electric hedge trimmer. This was before cordless electric trimmers existed. My ancient hedge trimmer needed to be plugged in to get its electric power. That meant I could only trim as far away as my extension cord would reach. And that was a hassle. Even worse, one day I was trimming a shrub and accidentally used the trimmer to cut my 100-foot extension cord. That was an expensive mistake. So, I am a BIG FAN of today's impressive cordless electric hedge trimmers. I love the power of the brushless electric motors. I love the quick-charge lithium-ion batteries. And I love the freedom of taking my cordless … [Read more...] about Best Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmers
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Best Cordless Leaf Blowers
The best cordless leaf blowers come in handy when you need to move yard and garden debris. Cordless electric blowers are used primarily for leaves. But they also work great for grass clippings and other small debris. I even use my battery powered blower to blow light snow from my driveway and sidewalk. Cordless electric blowers never need gas. You never have to pull the starter cord a hundred times to get the engine started. All you do is charge the battery and flick a switch. Once you’ve tried a cordless electric blower, you will never go back to gasoline power. At least that’s the way it was for me. There is no shortage of choices when buying a battery powered blower. Most homeowners choose hand-held blowers. These lightweight tools perform well during most backyard cleanup jobs. Many professional groundskeepers prefer backpack blowers that have more powerful motors. Because bigger engines are heavier, it’s easier to carry that extra weight around when it’s strapped to your … [Read more...] about Best Cordless Leaf Blowers
