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Going Out to Eat: Best Buys in Outdoor Dining Sets
The latest in outdoor dining has upped the ante on comfort and table space.
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Underground Sprinkler Systems Evolve
New irrigation systems are more precise and less expensive.
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Grounds Keepers: Top-Rated Lawnmowers & Tillers
There are more zero-turn-radius riding models than ever before, and you’ll find more cordless electric walk-behind lawnmowers.
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Easy Listening: Innovative Outdoor Speakers
Now you have a wider choice of how your sounds fit in with your outdoor living space.
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Ahhhh! Exceptional Values in Portable Spas
New energy regulations won’t increase the cost of a spa, but new models will run slightly more efficiently than they did before.
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All Fired Up! Hot Picks in Barbecue Grills
Manufacturers now give consumers more variety in grills, but you’ll find higher prices as well.
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Weather Beaters: Great Values in Outdoor Furniture
The variety of fabric coverings for outdoor furniture has expanded in all price ranges.
Lawn & Garden News
EPA denies petition to ban common herbicide
April 10, 2012—Environmental Protection Agency rejected a request to ban a common herbicide that’s used in weed killers and other lawn-care products.
Geographic region should factor into snowthrower purchase
Dec. 15, 2011—Consumers who seek a new snowthrower and aren’t sure whether to buy a single-stage model or a dual-stage model should take their geographic region into consideration, experts say.
Husqvarna’s consumer products not affected by production delays
Oct. 26, 2011—In Husqvarna’s third-quarter financial results, the company reported that production issues that affected its manufacturing operations this year hasn’t had any effect on consumer products.
John Deere dealerships to continue servicing walk-behind lawnmowers that it will discontinue in 2012
Sept. 22, 2011—Deere is stepping out of the outdoor-power-equipment arena and will discontinue the manufacture of its John Deere walk-behind lawnmowers and snowthrowers.
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Related Department Briefs
Keep the backyard party going
GreenChance has a new twist for consumers who want to extend their time outdoors without getting cold.
New TVs weather the storm
Choosing between staying inside to watch the game or swimming in the pool might be easier, because a new line of weatherproof, flat-panel LCD TVs expands the options for bringing the entire party outside.
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Lawn & Garden Recalls
Exmark recalls riding lawnmower because of problems with operator controls
May 2, 2012—Exmark recalled its 2009–2010 Quest ZRT riding lawnmowers, because the bearings that support the model’s deck might fail and cause the deck to interfere with the operator’s controls, which would increase the risk of a crash.
Irwin recalls 3-packs of circular-saw blades because of defective package
April 19, 2012—Irwin recalled its Classic Series 10-inch circular-saw blade 3-packs, because the saw blades might fall out of the bottom of the plastic package, which would pose a laceration hazard.
Husqvarna recalls hedge, string trimmers due to fire hazard
April 4, 2012—Husqvarna recalled certain hedge trimmers and string trimmers, because fuel might leak from the rubber spacer that holds the fuel lines in the fuel tank, which would pose a fire hazard.
BCI Burke faults arch support in swing-set recall
March 8, 2012—BCI Burke recalled its Arch Swing Set, because the welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break.
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