Roy Berendsohn

New York

Senior Home Editor at Popular Mechanics

Senior Editor @PopMech | If it's broken or it needs to be built, I can probably help.

Articles

We Tested These String Trimmers to Find The Best Way to Level Your Cut

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Tony Carrick |Roy Berendsohn

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Editor's Note - April 16, 2025: We've verified that our recommendations are still in stock and competitively priced. The Echo SRM-2620, our roundup's "Most Powerful Gas" trimmer, is the most popular among our readers. Our "Best Overall" pick, the Husqvarna 330iKL Combi Switch + String Trimmer, is on sale just a little bit—$51 off the list price.
Keep Your Lawn Looking Perfect This Year With Our Electric Mower Picks

2 weeks ago | popularmechanics.com | Roy Berendsohn |Colin Aylesworth

Skip to ContentThese cordless cutters are powerful, convenient, and (relatively) quiet. By Roy Berendsohn and Colin AylesworthUpdated: Apr 08, 2025 1:33 PM EDT1Best OverallEgo Power+ 21-inch Select Cut XP Electric Lawn MowerX-shaped blade for smooth cutExcellent baggerGreat battery lifeSeveral features allowed the Ego to clinch Best Overall, no small achievement in our mower tests. Its outstanding cut quality makes healthy grass looks like velvet after a trim.
Blast Away Winter Gross Winter Gunk With Our Favorite Electric Pressure Washers

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Alex Rennie |Roy Berendsohn

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."For many homeowners, an electric pressure washer is a convenient, user-friendly tool that makes light power washing as easy as possible. With the maintenance associated with more powerful gas pressure washers removed from the equation, these corded or battery-powered machines start up at the push of a button. Electric pressure washers are also quieter, and don’t produce harmful emissions.
The Best Lawn Dethatchers Get Your Lawn Ready to Grow Lush and Healthy

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Roy Berendsohn |Tom Price |Alex Rennie

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Decayed grass blades and stems——can prevent your lawn from absorbing the water and oxygen it needs to grow. Thatch creates a dense layer of organic matter that accumulates faster than the soil breaks it down, slowly growing into a thick layer of cover that prevents water and nutrients from enriching the ground.
The Best Pressure Washers for 2025 - Pressure Washer Reviews

2 months ago | popularmechanics.com | Alex Rennie |Roy Berendsohn

The best way to efficiently clean outdoor surfaces is with a pressure washer, a blaster that uses less water to do its work than a garden hose and nozzle.
Warm Up Your Chilly Workshops With These Quality Garage Heaters

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Klein |Amber Joglar |Roy Berendsohn

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Garages and unfinished basements are often poorly insulated, making them prone to extreme cold during the fall and winter seasons. A garage heater can take this typically frigid space and turn it into a warm, practical area for woodworking projects, vehicle maintenance, and more.
Yes, You Should Actually Turn Your Heat Down in a Winter Storm Power Outage

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Delbert |Taylor Giangregorio |Roy Berendsohn

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Power outages will be likely with a set of four winter storms slated to spread from the Midwest to New England. This week, the first storm—Winter Storm Freya—halted travel for many, shut down schools, and left many areas coated in ice.
Yes, You Should Actually Turn Your Heat Down in a Winter Storm Power Outage

2 months ago | aol.com | Caroline Delbert |Taylor Giangregorio |Roy Berendsohn

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Power outages will be likely with a set of four winter storms slated to spread from the Midwest to New England. This week, the first storm—Winter Storm Freya—halted travel for many, shut down schools, and left many areas coated in ice.
Make Your Yard Work Easier With These Expert-Recommended Self-Propelled Lawnmowers

2 months ago | popularmechanics.com | Roy Berendsohn

It may not be mowing season yet, but we at Popular Mechanics are looking forward to warmer days ahead when we can spend more pleasant time outside. While we're dreaming of spring, we're planning ahead to spring and summer lawn care, and the best time to start thinking about a new lawn mower is before the grass starts growing. In preparation for the coming months, we've updated this guide to ensure our listings are accurate and still up to our standards.
Bust Dust Fast With These Editor-Recommended Handheld Vacuums

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Amber Joglar |Roy Berendsohn

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cleaning is therapeutic for some, but for others it merely becomes another task to add to the to-do list. One thing that adds to that ire? Hauling your clunky upright vacuum out of the closet every time you need to tidy up a little spill or dust bunny.