Ethan Caldwell

When you are managing several acres of land, a battery-powered trimmer simply does not cut it. The 30-minute run times, the underpowered motors, the constant swapping of battery packs. That is exactly why we put together this guide to the best gas string trimmers for large properties in . A quality gas trimmer gives you … Read more

The best cordless string trimmer for a large yard is the EGO POWER+ ST1623T because its included 56V 4.0Ah battery is specified for up to 60 minutes of runtime, while its 16-inch swath, brushless motor, LINE IQ feed, and POWERLOAD head target the jobs that make a big property tiring. A large yard here means … Read more

Thick weeds punish a light-duty cordless string trimmer. Dense grass wraps around the head, tall stalks eat battery time, and thin line can snap before you make a useful pass along a fence. For the best cordless string trimmers for thick weeds, I would start with the Greenworks 60V 16 Inch Brushless Cordless String Trimmer … Read more

A good sluice box turns a slow pan-and-check routine into a repeatable way to process creek material. The best sluice boxes for gold prospecting balance a recovery surface that suits your material with a size and carry method you will actually bring to the water. A sluice box is an angled trough with riffles or … Read more

I still remember my first time panning for gold. I bought a $5 plastic pan from a hardware store, walked into a creek, and dumped half my pay dirt straight into the water without thinking. Within ten minutes I had nothing but sore arms, wet boots, and a vague sense that I was missing something … Read more

Building a backyard driving range changed how I practice golf. No more rushing to the range before it closes or paying bucket fees every week. But none of it works without a quality hitting mat that can take thousands of swings without destroying your wrists, your clubs, or the surface itself. After spending three months … Read more

I spent the last three winters hitting off garage floors with thin mats that sent shockwaves up my wrists. By January of , my right elbow hurt so much I had to skip three range sessions. That experience sent me searching for the best golf hitting mats for winter, the kind that absorb impact, stay … Read more

If you have watched your kid cartwheel across the living room floor one too many times, you already know why parents and athletes are searching for the best inflatable air tracks for home use. These pressurized mats bring gym-quality bounce and cushioning right into your living room, backyard, or garage. The market is packed with … Read more

A driving range mat for home use changed my entire practice routine. Three winters ago I tried to keep my swing sharp with a $40 thin mat from a discount bin, and within six weeks my right elbow screamed every time I tried to take the club back. The mat was too firm, too narrow, … Read more

If you are tired of chunking chips on the course because you never practice your short game, the right golf chipping mat for your backyard can change everything. I spent weeks testing 12 of the most popular backyard golf mats on the market to find out which ones actually help you shave strokes. The best … Read more