Best Cordless Tool Battery Packs 20V (2026): 5 Picks Compared
Five 20V battery packs compared by capacity, pack count, protection and warranty, from DEWALT packs to high-capacity compatible replacements.
Trimmers and Blowers
String trimmers, brush cutters, backpack and walk-behind blowers and edgers for fence lines, ditches and fall cleanup on acreage. Guides compare engine cc or battery voltage, cutting swath, airflow, weight and noise.
Slope Calculator
Open the calculatorTurn rise and run, or a phone level reading, into degrees and percent, then compare it with typical mower slope ratings.
Twisted vs Square Trimmer Line: Which One Should You Buy?
Twisted and square trimmer line compared on shape, diameter, length, and weight, with four examples from the listings reviewed.
Best Auto-locking Extension Cord Reel 100 Ft (2026)
Five retractable cord reels for garage, workshop and yard, compared by cord length, outlets, cable gauge, breaker rating and certification, with mounting and rewind…
String Edger vs Blade Edger: Which One Should You Buy?
String edgers and blade edgers compared on cutting heads, power, pack sizes and upkeep, with 4 examples from the listings and a verdict on…
Pole Saw Attachment vs Pole Saw: Which One Should You Buy?
Pole saw attachments and pole saws compared on reach, cutting heads and what each one needs, with a corded example, a manual example and…
Leaf Grabber vs Leaf Rake: Which One Should You Buy?
Leaf grabbers and leaf rakes compared on how they lift, scoop size, kit contents and warranty, with one example of each side.
Best Tire Chains for Snow Blower (2026)
4 zinc-plated 2-link tire chain sets for snow blowers and garden tractors, compared by tire size, pattern, material and warranty.
Best Pruning Shears and Saw (2026): Combos and a Folding Saw
Four pruning shears and saw picks compared, from a 4-in-1 pole saw kit to a folding manual saw, by cutting size, battery and reach.
Best Electric Pruning Shears (2026): 4 Picks Compared
Four cordless electric pruning shears, from a 2.56 in opening to a 1 in cut, compared by stated capacity, battery, blade and warranty, plus…
Best Hedge Trimmer (2026): 5 Picks for Hedges and Shrubs
Five hedge trimmers, corded and cordless, compared by blade length, cutting capacity, battery or corded power, weight and warranty.
Sizing up trimmers and blowers
Handheld tools do the edges that a mower leaves behind. On a larger property, run time and weight matter as much as power. On acreage, trimming and blowing can take longer than mowing, so ergonomics count. A tool that suits a small yard may tire you out on a long fence line or a big leaf drop. Check the listed weight, the strap or harness options and whether spare batteries or fuel are practical to carry.
- Engine or battery
- Gas units list cc and two-cycle or four-cycle design. Battery units list volts and amp-hours, which set how long they run.
- Cutting swath
- A wider swath covers more but weighs more. Check the listed cutting width and the line or blade type.
- Airflow
- Blowers state air speed and volume. Both figures matter for moving wet leaves across an acre.
- Weight and balance
- Weight is listed in pounds, and a harness helps with long jobs. A lighter tool is easier to hold at height.
- Attachment range
- Some systems accept edger, pole saw or hedge heads. This can reduce the number of engines you store.