Check Amazon Price Black & Decker CM2040 Review Key Specifications: Battery Voltage: 40 Volts Batteries Included: 2 x 2.5 AH Li-Ion batteries Max Run Time: 30 Minutes Deck Width: 20 Inches Weight: 55 lbs Features: 20″ cutting width 6 setting height adjustment Variable speed motor The black and Decker CM2040 often gets bad reviews, but … Read more
Your hard work tidying up the garage has finally paid off. Every shelf, crate, and gardening tool have a place to call its own. But something about your garage still feels incomplete. Maybe the next step of your garage renovation is waiting beneath your feet. In fact, no garage is truly complete until it has … Read more
Whether you’ve had an intensely hot summer, left on vacation for a few weeks, or had a pet leave spots on your lawn, nobody likes to see yellowed or brown killed grass on their lawn. Your home’s curb appeal can tell a story to guests and neighbors, so it’s important to keep your lawn in … Read more
You are shopping along, about to buy a Dremel. All of those TV ads have you convinced. It’s time to get one of these fantastic, multi-function tools. But, wait! Right before you checkout, the e-commerce site suggests that you look at this tool called a “Rotozip.” And it seems pretty cool — possibly better than … Read more
Are you sick of pushing that heavy gas-powered lawn mower around the yard? How does a mower that is light, doesn’t need gas and is almost silent sound? “Perfect” You say? Well, you might just be interested in the latest generation of cordless lawn mowers. But don’t just go out and buy the model that the … Read more
California Design Den began in India over a decade ago and currently design their sheets and run the company from California. They recently contacted me asking to review their sheets and write about it on Essential Home and Garden. So they sent us a sample of their 400 thread count sheets to write an honest … Read more
Nobody likes ticks. They crawl into your hair, they bite, and they spread disease. Lyme disease – spread primarily by deer ticks – can stay with you for life, causing pain and chronic fatigue. While this disease is most common in the Northeastern US, it’s a danger throughout the country. Even if you’re in a … Read more
Whether you’re sitting outside having a picnic or hanging around the house, few things are more unnerving than the feeling of a bug crawling on you. In this case, ants are usually the culprits because they’re attracted to food and other certain smells – things bound to be at your picnic or in your kitchen. … Read more
An organized workshop is a happy workshop, and if you’ve ever had to search through shelves, drawers, and containers to find what you need, you know how important organization is. To some, organization can seem complicated and hard to get started with. However, regardless of your level of expertise, budget, or available space, or specific … Read more
The V008 Pro is the latest offering from Dibea to enter into the crowded cordless vacuum market. Featuring a new design floor tool and a powerful motor, is this model worth your money? Or should you keep saving and buy one of the more expensive brands available. We have thoroughly tested this cordless vac and … Read more
If you’re buying or selling a home, you may have heard of a residential service contract. Sellers advertise them, and buyers ask about them. But what exactly are residential service contracts? And why are they important? Let us clear up the confusion. We’ll explain what a residential service contract is, and what it means for … Read more
If you have ever looked at the specifications of an air conditioner or heater then you have probably noticed the term BTU in the specifications. But what is BTU? What does it stand for? What does it mean? Well this is the article you need. It it we will cover all those questions and provide … Read more
Compacted soil is the slow-moving freight train accident of lawn problems. It doesn’t happen all at once, but it just gradually chugs along, spreading toxic chemicals around the train tracks and causing traffic snarls for miles around. Oh, wait. That’s a freight train accident. Compacted soil might not be quite that bad, but it’s still … Read more
Winter will be gone before you know it, and your currently cold garage will be baking. Garages are notorious for trapping in heat, and a great fan is essential for keeping cool. However, getting the right fan can be a frustrating task with so many fans to choose, and it’s tempting to just grab the … Read more
Do you come back from weekend trips to find your plants & garden dying for water? Don’t feel like relying on mother nature or your unreliable neighbor to water your plants while you’re gone? Keep reading to learn how to water plants while on vacation so your succulents stay succulent and your vegetables are prize-worthy. … Read more
The robotic vacuum cleaner is all the rage right now, and Minsu have just released their version of this popular product. But is this new addition to the market any good? Should you spend your cash on it? Will it save you time? Well I recently tested this latest offering from Minsu and I have … Read more
Ask any homeowner and they most certainly have a power drill in their toolbox for routine home repairs and DIY projects. Impact drivers are a fairly new tool on the market that are quickly having people compare the drill vs impact driver. While both tools look relatively similar side by side and have many of … Read more
It’s all too easy to let the garage become the dumping ground for anything that doesn’t have a certain spot somewhere else in the house. And unfortunately, it usually means just being jammed on a shelf, or in a corner in the garage and eventually ends up as a total mess. But it doesn’t have … Read more
You know that room in your house? Yeah that one – the one that seems to lack natural light and no-one really likes to hang out in it. It feels enclosed, cold and uninviting right? Thankfully, there are some quite simple steps you can take to brighten up that dark room, to turn that once … Read more
Black Friday/Cyber Monday are a great time to get awesome deals for your home and garden. With some retailers offering as much as 80% and up off, you would be silly to ignore these huge sales. Keep an eye on this page for all the best upcoming Black Friday deals, we will keep adding … Read more