Buying Guides & Articles:Outdoor Power Equipment

Powered hedge trimmers take some of the elbow grease out of keeping shrubs in shape... Read more

Gas-powered, professional-grade trimmers have blade gaps of 1 inch or more, while homeowner-grade models typically have 3/8- to 3/4-inch gaps, narrow enough to help keep... Read more

Most four-stroke models are easier to start and handle. Most have a swath 9 to 10 inches wide... Read more

professional-grade trimmer unless you need its metal-blade capability for cutting saplings and other woody waste. Most of the gas trimmers and even some electrics we... Read more

Compare lawn mowers and tractors by brand before making your purchase. Most of the brand names below are familiar and show up frequently in our Ratings... Read more

Handheld blowers, especially the electric models, are relatively lightweight. The best electric handheld blowers continue to outperform their gas-engine counterparts for... Read more

A gas or electric push mower is fine for a small lawn. But you'll probably prefer a self-propelled gas model for slopes and a lawn tractor for a lawn one-half acre or... Read more

You'll find snow blowers for sale at big box stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot and at Sears and outdoor power equipment dealers. Use these brand profiles to compare... Read more

You can spend as little as $100 for a snow blower that can handle moderate snow conditions, and well over $1,000 for a heavy-duty model. The type of snow blower you buy... Read more

A good snow blower blends competent cleaning with smooth, single-lever chute control. These snow blower features can make some machines easier and more pleasant to use... Read more