Ryobi Chemical Sprayer | EZClean Power Cleaner | Power Scrubber My parents will soon be replacing the front door entry at their home. Before they do that, they wanted their front stairs to be cleaned. I volunteered for the job as I believed I had the perfect trifecta of Ryobi cleaning tools for the job. Ryobi 18V One+ 2 Gallon Chemical Sprayer Cleaning Tool (#P28320) Sprays up to 20 tanks per charge Adjustable metal nozzle—spray or stream Comfortable mesh backpack and adjustable strap Includes (2) 2-Gallon removable tanks for additional chemical storage Includes (2) chemical tank caps t ..read more

WEATHER GUARD Saddle Box 127-52-03 When you drive an open pickup truck, you need secure, weather-tight storage. With this in mind, we recently installed a Weather Guard Saddle Box in one of our company pickup trucks. The truck box is also sometimes referred to as asaddle box. We chose was aluminum, 10.5 cubic feet, [full sized], and textured black matte in color. Weather Guard Saddle Box | Product Size Approx. Product Length (in): 72 Approx. Product Width (in): 20.5 Approx. Product Height (in): 18.5Approx. Product Weight (lb) 90 Weather Guard Truck Sa=ddle Box | Specifications Style ..read more

Ryobi Flexible LED Clamp Light (PCL665B) I am pleased to own several Ryobi LED lighting products.  The Ryobi Flexible LED Clamp Light (PCL665B) is another highly versatile and valuable task light for Ryobi fans everywhere. Battery Life Jackpot The Ryobi Flexible LED Clamp Light offers many attractive features for those that need bright task lighting in a variety of situations.  The Clamp Light works with the entire family of Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries.  While I never completely exhausted my 18V 4Ah battery, I was able to use the Clamp Light for well over 14 hours in both high an ..read more

Steps To Winterize A Pressure Washer As summer ends I often take a weekend day and winterize the exterior of my house, this process always includes winterizing my pressure washer. Well, it wasn’t always that way, I’m one of those guys that have lost at least two pressure washers because I did not winterize them. There’s nothing worse than pulling out a tool to use it, and it doesn’t start because of something simple I could have done. so after replacing two washers I decided to do things right.  This article explains what you need to know to properly winterize your pressure washer. Freez ..read more

Ryobi 40-Volt 21-inch Brushless Cordless Snow Blower RY40860 Review Here in Massachusetts where winter snow can begin in November and end in April, a snow blower is an essential device for almost all homeowners.  I already own a two-stage gas-powered snowblower, but I also own all of the headaches associated with a gas snow blower.  When given the chance to test the Ryobi 40-Volt 21-inch Brushless Cordless Snow Blower (RY40860), I leaped at the chance to ditch my shovel and go cordless! Initial Set-Up The Ryobi 40-Volt Cordless Snow Blower arrived almost entirely assembled in a larg ..read more

TORO 60V Cordless 12-Inch Power Shovel Review From December to March here in New England we tend to face varying amounts of snowfall.  During these months we spend hours clearly our walkways, driveways, and even paths for our pets.  How we do it can get entertaining, from shovels, snowblowers, and sometimes even leaf blowers.  Electric snow shovels are not new news, corded versions have been around for years.  The push for cordless continues to grow as companies improve their cordless lines and battery performance. We tested the Toro 60v Power Shovel, model 39909 ..read more

Ryobi 18V One+ Speaker with  PAD01B Review While I would not call myself an “audiophile”, I love to listen to music and I do so all the time.  I have owned numerous Bluetooth speakers to enjoy my favorite music on.  I have recently been using the Ryobi 18V One+ Speaker with Bluetooth Wireless Technology (PAD01B) and I have been very impressed with its powerful sound, long-lasting battery, and Bluetooth transmission range. The Ryobi PAD01B Bluetooth Speaker When I first unboxed the Ryobi PAD01B, I was especially impressed by its size and sturdiness.  This speaker was w ..read more

RYOBI 550CFM/125MPH Leaf Blower RY40407VNM Review By Ralf Mroz It’s hard to say which battery-operated tool has made the biggest difference on the Jobsite, in landscaping, or just home maintenance, but certainly, the blower is welcome and well-used.  On the Jobsite it’s used for general clean-up, to blow sawdust out of table saws, to move materials around, and a thousand other tasks.  Of course, it’s one of the landscaper’s primary tools.  In fact, every trade and every sub-trade uses a blower in different ways, but there’s always one on the Jobsite, the shop, and in most residential garages ..read more

RIDGID Cordless Random Orbital and Sheet Sander By Ralph Mroz All carpenters need sanders.  But do you need cordless sanders?  Well, the answer to that question is like the answer to most of life’s questions: it depends.  So, let’s take a closer look at the question and the RIDGID cordless sander. Controlled vs. Jobsite Environments If you work in a shop doing regular, predictable sanding, you might be able to get away with corded sanders.  Shops are controlled environments, usually set up for your convenience, and often relatively spacious (at least compared to a jobsite).  Here at the shop ..read more

WORX 14-INCH 40 VOLT BRUSHLESS CORDLESS CHAIN SAW By Ralph Mroz I would submit that almost any trades person should have a small cordless chain saw in their bag of tricks.  Also, any homeowner that’s responsible for their own outdoor maintenance and has trees needs one. For homeowners: maintenance and emergency preparedness Trees need regular trimming and maintenance — it’s just their nature.  Storms bring down limbs and trees that need to be cleaned up.  You may be thinking that you could easily call a tree service for your tree needs, and while that’s true, it has some potentially serious d ..read more