Most homeowners cutting front and back yards will get plenty of cutting performance and battery life from an electric mower.

If you’ve been considering switching from gasoline-powered yard tools to battery-powered, Consumer Reports says now is a great time. Keeping up with yardwork is hard enough — and maintaining ...

There's more than a few different types of cordless hedge trimmers on the market today, but Consumer Reports says only two ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're in the market for a cordless power tools, it's just as much about the battery as it is about the performance specs and the price.

We’ve recommended Echo’s products for decades. The PE-225 is a well-priced stick edger with enough power to cut through topsoil and typical cool-season grasses, like Kentucky Bluegrass and Fescue. The ...

Bosch’s Profactor 18V Blower is a great option for smaller jobs. With less airspeed and volume than some of the larger models we tested, it’s not effective at moving loads of leaves—but, it will help ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rechargeable batteries aren't just for handheld power tools from hardware brands like Ryobi or Milwaukee. Even larger tools, such as those you ...

Consumer Reports reveals the best string trimmers you can buy right now. Our tests find that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable string trimmer.

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"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Editor's Note, May 2026: With spring in full swing, we've been testing a range of new electric lawn mowers, ...