Tool Categories

We test mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, and hand tools on real driveways — not spec sheets. Find the one you'll actually use, season after season.

Jump straight to the category you need. Every page breaks down horsepower, deck width, voltage ratings, CFM specs, and real-world first-pull reliability — so you know exactly what you're buying before you load up the truck.

A spinning blade undercarriage running over Bermuda grass at the right deck height makes all the difference. We compare stamped steel decks against reinforced fabricated decks, test 159cc to 223cc engines for clean starts on cold mornings, and measure cut quality on uneven ground — not just a flat test strip.

Whether you're looking at a 21-inch push mower from CRAFTSMAN, a self-propelled Honda with variable drive speed, or a zero-turn with a 42-inch deck, we narrow it down to the models worth your money — and tell you which ones collect dust after the first season.

String trimmers and leaf blowers do the detail work — and that's where cheap tools fall apart. We run 40V and 80V cordless heads against 25cc gas engines, measure CFM output at the nozzle on real leaf piles, and check how long the battery actually lasts before the power drops.

DEWALT yellow and Husqvarna orange both earn spots on our list — but only after hands-on testing with textured rubber grips and worn leather gloves in the kind of Saturday morning conditions you actually work in.

The tools ranked highest on this site are available same-day at Home Depot or ship fast from Amazon. Check current prices — deals move quick around mowing season.