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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…

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8 Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers for Small Yards (January 2026)

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I spent 15 years wrestling with a gas mower in my small suburban yard. Every spring meant pulling the cord dozens of times, mixing oil and gas, and dealing with…

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8 Best Rear Engine Riding Mowers (January 2026) Compact Models Tested

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If you are tired of pushing a walk-behind mower around your yard but a full-sized lawn tractor feels like overkill, rear engine riding mowers fill that perfect middle ground. These…

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12 Best Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers (January 2026) Complete Guide

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Running a lawn care business means your equipment is your livelihood. I’ve spent years watching landscapers struggle with residential mowers that break down after 100 hours while commercial units keep…

Best Lawn Mowers for 1-Acre Properties: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Lawn Mowers for 1-Acre Properties (January 2026) Tested

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After spending 15 years maintaining lawns and testing equipment across different property sizes, I’ve learned that 1 acre is the tipping point where mowing transitions from weekend chore to serious…

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8 Best Camera Phone Deals (January 2026) Tested & Compared

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Finding a great camera phone at the right price can feel overwhelming. Flagship camera phones now cost $800-1,300, making deal hunting essential for most buyers. The Pixel 9 is the…

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8 Best Foldable Phone Deals (January 2026) Tested

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I spent weeks tracking foldable phone prices across Amazon, Best Buy, Samsung, and carrier websites. What I found surprised me – deals are everywhere if you know where to look.…

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10 Best Phone Under $500 Deals (January 2026) Smartphones Tested

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I’ve spent the last 15 years testing smartphones at every price point, and I’m consistently amazed by what $500 gets you in 2026. The gap between flagship and budget phones…

Best Pruning Shears for Rose Bushes: 8 Expert-Reviewed Models - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Pruning Shears for Rose Bushes (January 2026) Expert-Reviewed Models

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I spent 15 years tending roses and learned one lesson the hard way: cheap pruners cost you more in frustration and damaged plants than quality tools ever cost upfront. After…

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10 Best Teak Outdoor Furniture Sets (January 2026) Expert Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

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After spending 15 years researching outdoor furniture and helping hundreds of readers create their dream patios, I’ve learned one thing: investing in quality teak furniture transforms outdoor living spaces. Teak…

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8 Best Garden Drones for Property Monitoring (January 2026) Tested

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After my fence was damaged and I couldn’t identify who did it, I started exploring aerial monitoring solutions. Traditional security cameras have blind spots that determined intruders can exploit. Garden…

Best Smart Grow Systems for Herbs: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Smart Grow Systems for Herbs (January 2026) Tested

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I used to dread buying fresh herbs from the grocery store. They would wilt within three days, and I’d end up throwing away half of what I bought. That frustration…

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10 Best Cedar Raised Garden Beds (January 2026) Tested

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After spending three seasons testing different raised bed materials in my backyard garden, I’ve learned that cedar stands far above pine, fir, or pressure-treated lumber for longevity and safety. The…

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12 Best Self-Watering Planters for Busy Gardeners (January 2026)

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I’ve killed more than my fair share of plants by forgetting to water them for a week. After spending hundreds of dollars on replacements, I discovered self-watering planters changed everything…

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8 Best Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Deals (January 2026) Tested

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I’ve spent the last 15 years tracking headphone deals across every major retailer. After monitoring over 50 price drops on Bose QuietComfort earbuds this month alone, I can tell you…

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