For its 2014 product lineup, Ryobi manufactures more than a dozen different string trimmer models, with substantial overlap of features and specifications between the models. Telling the difference between the trimmers gets less complex when they’re classified according to their power resources. Within those categories, individual models are distinguished easily by their shaft configurations and…

With the growing cost of heat, spot-heating pieces of your home that you use most often starts to make more financial sense. You may set your thermostat at a cool temperature and use a space heater to warm only the living room or only the bedroom. Picking a space heater based on which it is…

Living in a solar home helps decrease your carbon footprint and reduce expenses at precisely the exact same time. It may also enhance your income if the machine generates extra power which can be offered to the grid. But a solar home has some disadvantages in comparison with a traditional dwelling. Challenges include insufficient sunlight,…

The Department of Energy reports that air conditioning and heating are now the biggest energy consumers in American homes, together accounting for 54 percent of annual household energy expenses as of November 2012. The amount spent to cool and heat our homes is more than twice what it cost 25 decades back, with the biggest…

The Exmark Lazer Z HP is a compact, zero-turn lawn mower that features a floating deck with high-lift cutting blades. It is accessible with a Kawasaki or a Kohler engine and a Battery Council International Group U1-type battery. The 12-volt dual battery sets out 315 cold cranking amperes, or amps, when starting the motor and…

As I type this, new york is getting pounded by rain, a welcome bit of moisture in a summer when the Northeast and the rest of the country are dry. But as I watch the rain hit the empty asphalt lot out my rear window, I can’t help but think that more could be done…