Sick of mowing and shoveling? Let robots handle the boring stuff — seriously, I tested them so you don't have to. Bold claim: a robot can save you HOURS ...

Will a robot shovel my driveway while I sip my coffee? (Short answer: sometimes — and sometimes spectacularly.) I handed my driveway to a robot and got my ...

Can a robot out-shovel your winter? Spoiler: one of these did — and it mows, too. I hate shoveling here in South Dakota. Cold hands. Sore back. And the ...

Which 5 HP motor would I trust with my compressor, pump, and pride? Not all 5 HP motors are created equal. Some are built like tanks for industrial duty; ...

Which tiny workhorse will outlast your to-do list? Bold statement: A 1 HP three-phase motor can be the difference between smooth running and a full-day repair. ...

Tiny magnets, big torque — which PM motor will power your next mad-scientist project (or commuter scooter)? Permanent magnet motors punch WAY above their ...

Which cordless snow beast won my driveway wars? Spoiler: the quiet one surprised me. I refuse to shovel another inch of my driveway. I put nine two-stage ...

Which 2 HP motor will outwork your old one—and still laugh about it? Bold statement: The right 2 HP motor can make your whole shop run smoother and cost less ...

Which one survived my shop's chaos — and which just looked pretty on the bench? I killed three motors in one week. Short story: moisture, a sloppy belt ...

Crushed walnuts, cleaner engines — which blaster gets the job done (and won't bury your garage)? I blasted carbon off an old V8 with walnut shells — and my ...