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Bosch GCM12SD Review | A Professional Dual-Bevel Gliding Miter Saw

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Bosch GCM12SD Revew

Precision castings, fences, bevel system, & miter detent plate. (Amazon)

Welcome to our Bosch GCM12SD Review — a 12″ dual-bevel miter saw with a unique axial glide system, unlike traditional sliding miter saws. Bosch has truly engineered a professional-grade miter saw designed with high-grade components and yet somehow they’ve manged to keep it very affordable considering what you get. To be honest, you won’t find a better value at this quality level.

And, in fairness and to give you another equal option, we’ve also chosen to review and compare it to the Delta 26-2250 CRUZER, another 12″ miter saw with a similar ‘gliding’ system that functions more like a robotic arm rather than a standard sliding system. Ultimately, the final decision is yours as to which of these miter saws matches your needs, budget and brand loyalty. [Read more…]

Pentair 460775 Review | 400K BTU ASME Pool Heaters

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Pentair 460775 MasterTemp

Tough, rustproof exterior. Bronze header design. (Amazon)

The Pentair 460775 is engineered to withstand being used all day long, 365 days a year. With the ASME designation, it’s built with more durable components (bronze header) to increase its overall durability, making it more reliable as the years go by. Some homeowners decide to spend the extra money on an ASME model for their own peace of mind, but the truth is, you’re probably better off buying the standard version (Pentair 460736) if you’re a homeowner.

For commercial pools, this is great heater. We also compare it to the Hayward H400FDNASME, Hayward’s 400K BTU natural gas pool heater, to give you another option to consider. [Read more…]

Dolphin Sigma Review | Deluxe Inground Robotic Pool Cleaner

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Dolphin Sigma Review : Best Robotic Pool Cleaner 2019

Gyroscopic 3D Mobility for impressive navigation & maneuvering. (AMAZON)

In this Dolphin Sigma Review, we take a close look at what makes this robotic pool cleaner so advanced. It’s categorized as a Maytronics Deluxe Class cleaner making it a step above the average pool robot. Designed for inground pools up to 50-feet. It has many excellent features, such as : CleverClean advanced navigation, Dynamic Dual-Drive motor for 360° maneuverability, Dual-Level Filtration, control the Sigma with your smartphone and much more. We get into all the details and help you determine if this is the right pool cleaner for you.

Also, we review : Dolphin Oasis Z5i and the Dolphin Triton PS Plus, to give you a few options to consider, depending on the features you’re looking for. [Read more…]

What’s the Best Riding Lawn Mower for Hills? — Reviews

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Snapper 560Z Zero Turn Riding Mower

Mower decks made from thick 10-gauge steel. (Buy from Amazon)

If you have hills and inclines in your yard or farm then choosing the best riding lawn mowers for hills should be your top priority. We highly recommend investing in a zero-turn mower as they are designed to be easy to maneuver and for stability. Regular riding mowers can easily flip over on hills if you’re not careful. [Read more…]

Milwaukee vs DeWALT | Which Power Tool Brand is Better?

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Milwaukee vs DeWALT. Best Power tools

Tools Shown : DEWALT DCF899B 20v MAX XR / Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 Fuel

Milwaukee vs DeWALT : Which Brand is Best? Better? Worth investing in? Hmm…

Milwaukee versus DeWALT, it is a popular comparison which is interesting when there is so many quality tool brands we can compare, all of them marketing excellent tools. Some aim their product at the homeowner DIY market and others at the construction trade. The main difference between the two is that the tools for DIY is lower priced, built for occasional use and lower duty cycles. The Milwaukee and DeWALT brand are both aimed at the professional where the tools work hard and reliability is key. Is it by mere coincidence that the two brands are compared so often? Or is it that there is such a loyal following among the DIY fraternity and the trade? [Read more…]

Best Dual-Fuel Inverter Generator | Westinghouse iGen4500DF

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Best dual-fuel inverter generator : Westinghouse iGen4500DF

Ultra-Quiet, compact, versatile and well-made. (Buy from Amazon)

It’s fairly easy to choose the best dual-fuel inverter generator, because in all honesty, there aren’t many options to choose from. We take an indepth look at two excellent generators with the clear-cut winner being the Westinghouse iGen4500DF. If you want to know how they compare then keep reading. It will become crystal by the time you reach the end of this article.
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Reviews | Best Above Ground Pool Robotic Cleaner

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Best Above Ground Pool Robotic Cleaner

Holds up to 60% more debris with oversize cartridges. (AMAZON)

Robotic pool cleaners are the most advanced and environmentally safe pool cleaning system you can purchase. Not only do they deliver a sparking clean look to your pool by wiping the floor and wall clean of all debris, but they also serve as independent filtration systems by getting rid of tiny allergens and excess/unmixed chemicals from the pool water. The best thing about a modern robotic pool cleaner is the fact that you can simply drop it into the pool and the robot will do everything by itself, without leeching off your pool filtration system or pool pump.

Although robot cleaners are relatively expensive, in the long run they save you a lot of time, which in my opinion is worth every penny. Nobody on their death bed wishes they spent more time cleaning their pool. Time is our most valuable resource.

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Westinghouse WGEN7500 Review | A Portable Generator Worth Every Penny

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Best portable generator for home use.

Enough power to run your house. (Buy on Amazon)

Welcome to our Westinghouse WGEN7500 Review. This is a timeless generator designed with an excellent balance of features, quality and price. Thankfully, Westinghouse gives you a lot of value for the price you pay, so you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that this is one of the most popular (and affordable) gas generators with consumers. It’s hard not to sound too overzealous, but this truly is one of the best (if not ‘the best’) 7500W portable generators you can buy.

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Best Table Saw for Under $300 | DeWALT DW745

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Whats the Best Table Saw for Under $300

This is as good as it gets for around $300. (Buy from Amazon)

What’s the Best table saw for under $300? (give or take a few dollars). Well, you won’t do much better than the DeWALT DW745 — an excellent 10″ compact jobsite table saw with a 20-inch rip capacity, Site-Pro modular guarding system, rack and pinion fence rails, a metal roll cage and weighs only 45 pounds, just to name a few of the features.

Let’s take a closer look. [Read more…]

Husqvarna 450 Rancher Review | Husqvarna 450 vs 450 Rancher

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Husqvarna 450 : Heavy Duty professional gas chainsaw

A classic chainsaw that won’t disappoint. (Buy from Amazon)

Welcome to our Husqvarna 450 Rancher review, plus we compare all the 450 chainsaws — Husqvarna 450, 450e, and the 450 Rancher plus the other two Rancher models (460 Rancher & 465 Rancher), just in case you need more power.

Readers have a lot of questions about these popular models, wondering how they are different. If you search the internet looking for the facts the information can be confusing, which is exactly why we set out to explain their differences. We even contacted Husqvarna to ensure we got our facts straight. All of these chainsaws share common features but there are differences you need to be aware of. [Read more…]

Q&A : How to Start A Car With A Bad Starter | & More Questions

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How to start a car with a bad starter. Car starter problems.

When a car starter goes bad it’s time for a replacement.

Welcome to our indepth article focused on answering all of your car starter problem questions, such as : How to start a car with a bad starter, what causes a starter to go bad, can jump start a car with a bad starter and much more.

✓ Quick Tip : If your car won’t start and suspect it’s your starter, get a hammer and gently tap it 1 to 3 times. This has worked for many countless times but if your starter is completely gone then this probably won’t work. Either way, it’s worth trying and has allowed me to get my car started so I can drive it to a shop and have the starter replaced. [Read more…]

Hayward H200FDN Review | What’s the Best 200,000 BTU Pool Heater?

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Hayward H200FDN Universal H-Series gas pool heater.

Up to 18% savings by reducing pump run-time. (Buy from Amazon)

The Hayward H200FDN is part of the of H-series line of gas heaters. If you’re in the market for an efficient 200,000 BTU pool heater then you’ve come to the right place. Hayward is a brand synonymous with quality with a long history of satisfied customers. We like to provide our readers with options so we also take a close look at the Pentair 460730 MasterTemp and the Sta-Rite SR200NA Max-E-Therm. [Read more…]

Chainsaw Maintenance Tips, Advice & Checklist

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Chainsaw maintenance checklist.

It’s important to keep your chainsaw running efficiently.

Chainsaw Maintenance —  How to keep your chainsaw running smoothly.

What do you need to do to keep your chainsaw running smoothly? how do you maintain your chainsaw? What do you do if the chain won’t stop? If you are grappling with these questions, this is the perfect generalized guide for you. It is not brand specific, although we based the content on maintenance guides and schedules suggested by manufacturers. [Read more…]

2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke Engine | What’s the Difference?

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2-stroke engine vs 4-stroke engine. Two-cycle vs four-cycle motor.

2-stroke vs 4-Stroke Engine — Do you know the difference? This is a common question that our readers ask, especially those who are curious about how things work. Each engine type has their own advantages and disadvantages that will be clear by the time you finish this article.

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