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Best Dovetail Jigs for Fine Joinery - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Dovetail Jigs for Fine Joinery (January 2026) Tested

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Dovetail joints have been the hallmark of fine furniture for centuries, prized for their mechanical strength and distinctive beauty. I’ve spent countless hours cutting these joints by hand, and while…

Best Smart Doorbells with Video: 10 Top Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Smart Doorbells with Video (January 2026) Tested

video doorbells

Package theft has become an epidemic with millions of packages stolen from porches annually. I spent three months testing the latest smart doorbells to find which ones actually protect your…

Best Vizio TV Deals [cy]: 10 Models Tested & Compared - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Vizio TV Deals (January 2026) Tested & Compared

Smart TVs

Vizio TVs are everywhere right now, especially at Walmart where aggressive pricing has made them some of the most sought-after budget TVs on the market. But with D-Series, V-Series, and…

Best Cordless Lawn Mowers with Long Battery Life [cy]: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Cordless Lawn Mowers with Long Battery Life (January 2026) Tested

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I spent 30 days testing battery-powered lawn mowers, measuring actual run times against manufacturer claims. After mowing everything from postage-stamp city lots to half-acre suburban lawns, I discovered something important:…

Best Wide-Deck Walk-Behind Mowers [cy]: 12 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Wide-Deck Walk-Behind Mowers (January 2026) Tested

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Spending three hours every weekend pushing a 21-inch mower around a one-acre lawn gets old fast. I’ve been there, making 49 passes when a 30-inch deck could do it in…

Best Lawn Striping Kits for Professional Results - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Lawn Striping Kits for Professional Results (January 2026)

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Nothing transforms a plain lawn into a neighborhood showpiece faster than professional striping patterns. The Lawn Stryper Generation 3 is the best lawn striping kit overall because it works with…

Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers [cy]: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers (January 2026) Tested

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Fall leaves can transform your beautiful yard into a weekend-killing cleanup project. I spent 15 years wrestling with gas blowers that never started when I needed them, until battery technology…

Best Gas Chainsaws for Homeowners [cy]: 11 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

11 Best Gas Chainsaws for Homeowners (January 2026) Tested

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When a storm knocks down three oak trees across your driveway at 6 AM, you don’t want to be reading reviews. You want a reliable tool that starts when you…

Best Cordless String Trimmers for Heavy-Duty Use [cy] - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Cordless String Trimmers for Heavy-Duty Use (January 2026)

Power Tools

After spending three months testing cordless string trimmers on overgrown properties, I discovered something surprising: battery-powered trimmers now match gas models for heavy-duty cutting. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Dual Battery…

Best Electric Chainsaws for Tree Trimming [cy]: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Electric Chainsaws for Tree Trimming (January 2026) Tested

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I spent three months testing electric chainsaws side by side with my trusty gas model, cutting everything from 4-inch limbs to 18-inch diameter oak trees. After felling over 50 trees…

Best Pole Saws for Tall Trees [cy]: 14 Models Tested for High Reach - ofzenandcomputing

14 Best Pole Saws for Tall Trees (January 2026) Tested

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Standing in your yard looking up at 20-foot branches you need to trim is frustrating without the right equipment. Ladders are dangerous and tree services charge hundreds for simple pruning…

Best Wicker Patio Sets for Durability: 10 Models Tested for Longevity - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Wicker Patio Sets for Durability (January 2026) Models Tested for Longevity

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After replacing three different wicker patio sets in five years due to fading, cracking, and rusted frames, I finally learned what actually makes outdoor wicker furniture last. The problem is…

Best Lawn Edgers for Clean Borders - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Lawn Edgers for Clean Borders (January 2026)

Gardening

Nothing ruins curb appeal faster than ragged, overgrown lawn edges creeping across your sidewalk and driveway. I’ve spent hundreds of hours testing lawn care equipment, and the difference between a…

Best Wood Chippers for Yard Waste: 8 Models Tested and Compared - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Wood Chippers for Yard Waste (January 2026) Tested & Compared

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After spending three weekends testing eight different wood chippers in my backyard, processing everything from pencil-thin twigs to 3-inch branches, I learned that choosing the right chipper comes down to…

Best Smart TV Deals [cy]: 12 Models Compared from $124 to $1377 - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Smart TV Deals from $124 to $1377 (January 2026) Tested

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TV prices fluctuate wildly throughout the year, and finding genuine deals requires knowing what you’re looking at. I’ve spent the last decade tracking television pricing across major retailers, and I…

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