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1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Dan Stout |Bradley Ford

Skip to ContentWe all know leaf blowers are a lawn care essential in the fall, but they're handy in spring and summer, too. By Dan Stout and Bradley FordUpdated: Apr 23, 2025 2:28 PM EDT1Best Overall Husqvarna 350iB Leaf BlowerNow 20% OffExcellent variable speed controlsImpressive moving capabilitiesNozzles can be misplaced Noisier than advertisedI was eager to see how the Husqvarna 350iB would perform.

2 weeks ago | popularmechanics.com | Bradley Ford

You don't need to be a sommelier or an oenophile to enjoy a bottle of wine. Similarly, you don’t need to be an expert woodworker to build this tabletop wine rack and display your favorite brands or varieties. You don’t need any special tools, and you can easily customize it to suit your style or space. Make it smaller to fit on your counter and under cabinets, choose a lighter or darker species of wood, or select a different type of finish—the choices are yours.

2 weeks ago | popularmechanics.com | Bradley Ford

If you’ve ever been in the shower when the hot water runs out, you know first-hand how frustrating water heater issues can be. Of course, you need to eliminate the obvious causes, like being last in line to shower or somebody running the dishwasher or washing machine. Then you can assess what the problem is. Do you have any hot water? Does it run out quickly? Does it just not get as hot as it used to?

3 weeks ago | popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez |Bradley Ford

We think of grilling as a backyard pastime: Cooking up burgers and hot dogs on a perfect sunny day is one of the great joys of summer. The truth is, though, that we love to grill everywhere. We’ll tailgate before a football game, griddle breakfast on a flat-top grill at a campsite, or barbecue on a chill day at the park or the beach. With a great portable grill, whether you’re using a miniature tabletop model or a compact rolling model with folding legs, cooking outside is almost always an option.

1 month ago | popularmechanics.com | Bradley Ford |Roy Berendsohn

What to ConsiderZero-turn mowers are arranged so the operator’s seat is on a platform toward the rear of the mower. The engine sits behind the operator, and there are two transmissions, one for each drive wheel, under the driver’s seat. The rear-engine design, coupled with two under-mounted transmissions, provides a clear forward view, unlike a tractor where you’re peering over the steering wheel and the hood.