Category: Deals

What a beginner needs from a MIG helmet For learning MIG welding, a dependable auto-darkening helmet is usually a better buy than a fixed-shade helmet. MIG arcs start and stop often, so repeatedly flipping...

A portable air compressor for tires and sports gear does not need a large tank or high horsepower. For most cars, bikes, balls, and inflatable toys, the best value is a compact 12-volt inflator...

A water transfer pump can clear a flooded basement, empty a window well, or move standing water across a yard—but the cheapest pump is not always the cheapest way to finish the job. Match...

The best budget electric snow shovel for a short walkway For a short walkway, the best value is usually a corded electric snow shovel with an 11- to 13-inch clearing width. It is light,...

A budget inverter generator can cover two very different jobs: keeping a camping trip comfortable and keeping a few essentials running during an outage. The catch is that a generator small enough to carry...

Seasonal yard cleanup usually means branches from pruning, fallen limbs after storms, and a pile of leaves or garden debris. The affordable chipper shredder that makes sense depends on which of those materials you...

A refrigerator is an easy load for a portable generator—once the compressor starts. That startup surge is the reason a generator that appears large enough on paper can still trip its overload protection. For...

What good value means on a small lawn For a small lawn, the best-value battery mower is usually a compact 16- or 17-inch model with a removable battery, a folding handle and enough power...

For a typical residential hedge about 10 to 20 feet long and up to chest or shoulder height, a mid-priced cordless trimmer is often the best value. It is quieter and easier to handle...

For small backyard trees, an electric pruner is usually a better value than a full-size chainsaw. It is lighter, quieter, and easier to control for removing dead twigs, crossing branches, and fresh growth up...