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Cordless Leaf Blowers: "990,000 RPM" Brands vs DeWalt and EGO, and What the Specs Say— The top-selling cordless leaf blowers on Amazon print RPM figures in the hundreds of thousands. How to compare blowers by CFM and MPH instead, using DeWalt's DCE100B and EGO's LB6151 and LB7654 pages, and what to check on unfamiliar brands.

other2026-10-07 № 016

Hedge Trimmer Blades Not Moving? Run These Checks in Order— Motor runs but the hedge trimmer blades sit still? The cause is a jam, dried sap, a bent tooth, or a stripped gearbox. Here is the fix order, with the tell for each and where the repair-or-replace line sits.

other2026-08-25 № 015

Chainsaw Bar Not Getting Oil: Find the Blockage Fast— Dry bar, smoking chain, oil tank still full? Run the 30-second fling test, then work through the six blockage points in order.

other2026-07-22 № 014

Chainsaw Chain Keeps Coming Loose? Causes, Tests, and Fixes— A chain that loosens during break-in is normal. One that keeps coming loose has five testable causes: technique, bar nuts, sprocket wear, bar wear.

other2026-07-17 № 013

Lawn Mower Won't Start? Work Through These Checks in Order— Gas mower dead after winter, or battery mower silent with a full pack? Here's the fix order that finds the problem fastest — fuel, spark, air, and interlocks.

other2026-07-16 № 012

Toro Lawn Mower Won't Start? Recycler Fix Order— Toro Recycler cranks but won't fire, or won't respond at all? The fix order differs between primer-bulb models and auto-choke models — here's both.

Toro2026-07-16 № 011

Cordless Mower Battery Dies Too Fast? Restore Runtime— Your battery mower used to finish the lawn and now it quits halfway. Here's what really eats runtime, what summer heat does to the pack.

other2026-07-15 № 010

The Best Cordless Hedge Trimmers in 2026— The best cordless hedge trimmers of 2026 compared by blade length, stroke rate, weight, and battery platform, with clear picks for homeowners, pros.

other2026-07-06 № 009

String Trimmer Line Keeps Breaking: What's Actually Wrong— Trimmer line that snaps every few feet is often not the trimmer's fault. It's old brittle line, the wrong diameter, or where you're putting the tip.

other2026-07-03 № 008

The Best Cordless Chainsaws in 2026— The best cordless chainsaws in 2026, grouped by battery platform and job, from the all-around EGO CS1804 to DeWalt FLEXVOLT, Milwaukee M18, Makita LXT.

other2026-06-29 № 007

Cordless Lawn Mower Keeps Shutting Off? Here's Why, In Order— A battery mower that cuts out mid-stripe is usually protecting itself, not dying. Most shutdowns come from overload, heat, or a dirty contact.

other2026-06-17 № 006

EGO Lawn Mower Won't Start? Check These Things in Order— EGO mower dead with a charged battery? Many no-starts come down to the handle locks, the start sequence, or an overload light. Here's the fix order.

EGO2026-06-12 № 005

Ryobi String Trimmer Won't Feed Line: How to Fix It— Ryobi ONE+ trimmer not feeding line? On these heads it is almost always the spool or the line, not the motor. Check which head you have first, then work the fixes in order.

Ryobi2026-06-12 № 004

Ryobi 40V Lawn Mower Won't Start: What to Check, in Order— Ryobi 40V mower dead with a charged battery? Usually it's the handle, the interlocks, or a pack that sags under load. Here's the fix order.

Ryobi2026-06-10 № 003

Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers in 2026— Battery-powered lawn mowers in 2026 — Ego, Milwaukee, and DeWalt compared by battery platform, runtime claims, and deck size.

other2026-05-29 № 002

Best Cordless Leaf Blowers in 2026— The best cordless leaf blowers in 2026 — Ego, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, and Greenworks compared by CFM, battery platform, and form factor.

other2026-05-18 № 001

EGO LM2102SP Mower Won't Self-Propel — What to Check— EGO LM2102SP stopped self-propelling? Here is what you can safely check yourself, and when to hand the drive system to EGO.