Grass trimmers are designed to keep lawn edges looking neat, but only the best grass trimmers can tidy and trim hard-to-reach grass without hassle. We test both corded and cordless grass trimmers, and ...

Putting the even the best ice scraper or best snow brush in your car is not going to cost you that much, especially compared to an insurance claim. Or anything, really, because these are mostly in ...

This touch-safe cutter requires no blade activation - simply pull to cut. The exposed blade is safely concealed within an open cutting channel for easy use. The versatile safety knife comes ...

Some nail trimmers make a loud snapping sound, which can startle a nervous dog, but the Bissell clippers are extremely quiet. The safety guard prevents overcutting and hitting the quick ...

While the blow-dry brushes of the past were cumbersome, today’s iterations are more sophisticated, combining the process of blow-drying with a round brush into one easy-to-use tool. I’ve been ...

Wallace Whittle, the environmental engineering consultancy, has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based building services consultancy and mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering firm Davie + ...

The detail trimmer is a bit too wide—it feels like you’re trying to paint a portrait with a roller brush—but it still works well for getting the edges of a mustache or beard. While I didn ...

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Grass trimmers are a great tool for tidying up straggly grass, as well as areas a lawn mower can’t reach, such as path and flower bed edges, and around the base of trees. They can also help clear ...

Have you ever wanted to own a castle? You might have a chance now that entertainment and wedding venue Castle McCulloch is scheduled to be auctioned off at the end of January. On Dec. 19, Judge Louis ...

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(Tribune News Service) — Icy conditions proved problematic for a bulk freighter on the St. Clair River near Harsens Island on Tuesday before two ice cutters and the Coast Guard helped it on its way.