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Best Cordless String Trimmer 2022

March 17, 2022 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

a weed wacker trims a lawn

The best cordless string trimmer 2022 is a combination of key features and your personal choice. But the editors of Home Garden and Homestead are confident one of these trimmers will be the perfect model for your needs and your budget. If you’re reading this story, we assume you are considering a cordless electric string trimmer, or “weed wacker.” Now you want to know which one is the best. We believe battery powered outdoor equipment is the way to go. You never have to buy gasoline. Instead, you simply recharge the battery pack. A new cordless electric string trimmer won’t emit smelly gas fumes. Rechargeable electric power tools are clean running and very quiet. And perhaps best of all, they start easily with the push of a button. No more pulling on a cord to get a finicky gas engine to start. We’ve reviewed the available models of the best cordless string trimmers of 2022 to find the models we like. All the models reviewed in this story will easily cut through grass and … [Read more...] about Best Cordless String Trimmer 2022

Best Cordless Electric Snow Blowers

December 29, 2021 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

a man removes snow from a driveway with a cordless electric snow blower

Cordless electric snow blowers are better than ever. These battery-powered, cordless electric snow blowers and snow throwers can really move a lot of snow. As you know, gasoline-powered snow blowers have been available for quite some time. But do the best cordless electric snow blowers measure up to their gasoline-powered brothers? Can these clean-running battery-powered cordless electric snow throwers clear driveways and sidewalks as well as their gas-powered brothers? The answer is yes! The latest generation of cordless electric snow blowers are a great choice for most homeowners. These new models do a heck of a job of moving snow. Plus, you never have to struggle to start up a cold gasoline engine. These battery powered snow blowers start instantly with the push of a button. And you never have to worry about running out of gas. Battery Power is the Key What you DO have to remember is to charge up the battery. Without a fully charged battery, a cordless electric snow … [Read more...] about Best Cordless Electric Snow Blowers

A Guide to the Best Smart Thermostats

May 24, 2021 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

A Google Nest smart thermostat can be controlled using a smart phone

The best smart thermostats make your life easier and more comfortable. Plus, you will save money and energy. It’s as simple as that. After all, you want your house to be cool on a sweltering summer day. You also want to be warm and cozy when the winter winds blow. The last thing you want to do is crawl out from under the covers to turn up the heat. Or, be forced to walk across a hot house to turn up the air conditioner. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a smart thermostat so you could adjust your home’s temperatures from your smart phone? That’s now an option—thanks to programmable smart thermostats. Here are some of the basic things to know before buying a smart thermostat. Keep reading for our guide to the best smart thermostats that includes reviews of the best Wi-Fi thermostats to buy now.   What Is a Smart Thermostat?  A smart thermostat connects to Wi-Fi and automatically adjusts the heating and cooling temperatures inside your house for optimal performance. You can … [Read more...] about A Guide to the Best Smart Thermostats

Best Cordless Electric Tillers

March 4, 2021 by HG&H Staff 2 Comments

cordless electric tillers like this one from Greenworks love to dig in the dirt.

Cordless electric tillers and cultivators combine impressive digging power with eco-friendly benefits. The electric motor of a cordless electric tiller is quiet, energy efficient, and it starts immediately. Plus, an electric tiller or cultivator will never run out of gas. Garden tillers and cultivators make it easier to prepare a garden plot for planting. Because let’s face it, turning soil over with a shovel can be back-breaking work. Most people DO NOT say tilling the soil by hand is one of their favorite gardening chores. That’s why the power tiller was invented. A motorized power tool that breaks up the dirt prior to planting is a terrific labor-saving device. It’s no surprise the power tiller has become one of the most popular garden tools. Gasoline-powered tillers have been around for decades. They became even more popular in the 1980s with the introduction of the Mantis mini-tiller. But it wasn’t until the 21st century that electric tillers and cultivators became … [Read more...] about Best Cordless Electric Tillers

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