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Black and Decker Cordless hedgetrimmer, Good or Bad?
Comments (13)A little bit late, but hope this helps. I am the owner of a B&D 18V trimmer, also had the 18v cordless sweeper. Bought these about 3 years ago, when they were shipping with 2 batteries each (had 4 total). The single biggest problem is the battery - the NiCads develop memory problem over time and start to hold less and less charge and now I am looking for a gas powered trimmer - as the batteries are about $35 each. If someone knows of a way to keep the NiCads from this memory problem let me know. If someone knows of a way to recover older batteries with the memory problem, please pass that knowledge on. How did they work? The string trimmer did work very well for me (I used it strictly for trimming close to the fence), and also edging. However, the edges have to be well maintained (no huge overgrowths, other wise it will struggle). I did not use this for "weedwhacking", I usually pull weeds out by hand. The cordless broom is just that - a broom, it shouldn't be classified as a blower. I started out with the intention of being a totally green homeowner, I had the following equipment: a) A push reel mower - I used this for about a year and gave up. Mowing wet grass, somewhat tall grass (I had to mow at least twice a week during summer), it was pure murder. Now, I have a Toro recycler. b) A cordless broom (B&D 18v) - Had to pony up to a corded Toro electric blower, the broom just didn't cut it by itself. c) A cordless string trimmer (B&D 18v) - I am in the process of looking for a replacement. Though I could use the batteries from the blower as well, all the batteries have aged and are not holding charge well. d) Craftsman electric edger - Though the B&D cordless is supposed to edge (and it does), it is good enough for light edging only. A burglary - To top it off, I had my garage, broken into, late last year and thieves made off with the cordless blower (with one battery still in it), the Toro electric blower, the Toro mower, and a Karcher 3KPSI pressure washer. I replaced the Toros (with the same models) and still in the lookout for a new pressure washer. It was in the course of my research into a new string trimmer that I ran into this post and thought I would contribute. For the average home owner the cordless trimmer is a good concept, but the batteries are consumables, and you should factor that into the ownership cost....See MoreCan gravel be kept clean with a leaf blower?
Comments (30)I have small pebbles across my back yard and mostly use a small hose connection for my wet/dry vacuum. I blow the yard around individual bush and objects such as chairs/table legs, also in some instances use a 'wire' rake that won't gather pebbles but helps gather leaves and similar bits of trash. I've also used a hose nozzle that I can adjust to a fine but strong spray and that works equally well for the objects I've mentioned. Clearing the yard well of weeds and other growth before placing pebbles over the yard area. Once cleared and leveled to a point satisfactory you need to spray for weed and any other growth on all the yard you wish to cover. Then you need to cover with the type of fabric or other material that you can fasten well to the ground. At this point you need to determine how much you will be covering and a range of 1/2 to an inch thick. The next project is to choose or devise a means of some form of edging, i.e. roll of plastic edging that you can insert into the ground ( laying the ground cover fabric over the top if that) and maybe use brick or other forms of edging you good design the layout to fit your yard 'areas' or a point up to grass or garden or the base of a tree which can be separated by brick, etc. I have found a gravel and stone company, Southwest Boulder & Stone, southwestboulder.stone where I purchased the pebbles. They can deliver large amounts to your 'driveway' and you can then , with wheel barrow, spend a day back and fourth from front to back. I have further suggestion and that is to use other stone, sizes and design, to give the appearance of a small stream around or through the various areas of the total yard. You can call me (JayB. 949 854 6450 and leave msg and number if you want further conversation....See MoreLawn Mowers/Leaf Blowers
Comments (8)I moved to a neighborhood where I cannot go out an mow my lawn without at least one or the other neighbor getting out their lawn mower! My name isn't Smith or Jones and I'm not the least bit interested in 'keeping up' with either! Have you met these neighbors? Perhaps they are mowing at this time of day because its good for the lawn? So long as they aren't doing this before 8am or after 8pm I don't think there is much one can do. Do they like kids? Perhaps you and your child could bake a plate of cookies, go over for a chat and introduce yourselves! They might share with you that mowing at 5pm is done because they don't like to mow in the heat of the day (or some other plausible excuse). Just saying. I personally don't like to mow more than I have to. If you were my neighbor and told me you liked to read to your child at that time of day I might mow a bit earlier to show consideration. One good thing about having so many folks at home during the day is that you have many eyes and ears keeping an eye on things. I like that about my neighborhood. Nothing gets past the neighbors. I don't leave a key with them but I know their first names and feel comfortable talking to them. Hope this helps!...See MoreUpright Corded Vac Recommendations, Anyone?
Comments (9)Not retractable, but easy peasy to propel, the Shark upright I got at Costco about a year ago. It does a bang up job on picking up the cat's long velcro fur and the dirt we get here. Just wow. The drawback is the cord could be a little longer. I do have to pull the plug and find another outlet a little more often than I used to. Not a dealbreaker for me, but still... I used to have a Dyson. It was problematic and a wrist and shoulder abuser--so hard to push around. I ended up putting out on the curb with a free sign attached to it. Someone picked it up, and I prayed they wouldn't return it in a few days. lol Anyhow, probably not in Miele neighborhood of satisfaction. People love their Miele vacs, but I go through vacuums so often I thought for the price (on sale), I'd give the Shark a chance. I'm glad I did....See More- 15 years ago
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