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Own a Dual-Fuel Generator? Here’s Why I’d Opt for Propane Over Gas (opens the original)
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Dual-fuel generators have become both more common and more affordable—so much so that I would strongly recommend one to just about anyone over a single-fuel, gas generator. Of course, that recommendation comes with questions and qualifications. Mainly, why exactly do you need a generator in the first place? If it’s to supply power on a job site, or some other function, regularly—think daily or weekly—then a single-fuel gas generator, like the Honda EU7000iS 7,000-Watt Inverter Generator, is fine
I Turned My Cordless Tool Battery Into a DIY Power Bank to Charge My Phone. Here's How. (opens the original)
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These days, many of the devices we use and rely on are cordless. This, in turn, means we rely heavily on small, powerful batteries to keep those devices running. We even use standalone battery packs—called power banks—to power and charge those devices. If you’ve considered buying one of these power banks, I’ve got something else for you to consider: Build an adapter to power your devices that locks onto your existing tool batteries. The process is really very simple and, if you own cordless tool
Handheld vs. Backpack Leaf Blower: Which Is Better for Clearing Leaves? (opens the original)
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If you’re shopping for a leaf blower, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the choices. Handheld or backpack? Gas or electric? Or, which of the dozens of brands should you choose? The process can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Careful consideration of what you’ll use the blower for, your yard size, and the number of leaves will guide your decision. We’ll be focusing mainly on cordless leaf blowers, because for most folks, they’re the right machine for the job. Plus, more and more place
Big Power for Heavy Leaf Cover: The Echo DPB-5800TD2 Blew Leaves 20 Feet in Our Tests (opens the original)
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The bigger the job, the bigger appreciation you’ll have for pro-level tools. Echo’s DPB-5800TD2 backpack blower has been around for a couple years now, and the version we tested comes with two 5.0 amp-hour batteries and a dual port charger. The main difference between this and Echo’s top professional grade cordless blower, the DPB-5900T, is that the more expensive model comes with three 8.0 amp-hour batteries. The performance is the exactly the same, except for the run-time—and the DPB-5800TD2 i
It's Actually Easier to Mount an Outdoor TV on Brick or Concrete Than Drywall. Here's How. (opens the original)
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As outdoor TVs become more popular (and common), we’re fielding more and more inquiries about how to hang them. And that’s understandable—you’ve just potentially spent thousands on your new TV and don’t want to risk it falling off the wall. I have good news if you have a masonry wall (one made of brick, concrete, or natural stone): It can be very easy to securely mount your new TV, even more so than if you have wood-framed walls. Unlike those, where you need to find studs to anchor fasteners to,
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