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New Developments In Outdoor Storage
Plus: Best Buys in Large, Vertical & Horizontal Sheds
Rising wood costs mean that the prices on large wood sheds have jumped during the past 4 years.
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Swing Shift: Backyard Playsets Evolve
You’ll want more space and you’ll spend more money to add horizontal climbing bars to your playset.
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Grass Seed: Turf Wars: Separating Fact from Filler
It’s unclear whether grass-seed manufacturers’ claims about their products are accurate.
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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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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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Weather Beaters: Great Values in Outdoor Furniture
The variety of fabric coverings for outdoor furniture has expanded in all price ranges.
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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.
Lawn & Garden News
Cub Cadet introduces first electric ZTR lawnmower
April 5, 2013—The first Cub Cadet electric-powered zero-turn-radius riding lawnmower will arrive in stores this month.
First hybrid riding lawnmower can double as portable generator
March 25, 2013—This spring, you can buy a riding lawnmower that cuts grass and saves gasoline—sort of.
Honda contemplates rolling out robotic lawnmower in United States
March 1, 2013—American Honda Motor hasn’t determined whether it will sell its first robotic lawnmower in the United States, the company tells Consumers Digest.
Cub Cadet’s new walk-behind lineup incorporates riding-lawnmower features
Dec. 19, 2012—Cub Cadet introduced a new line of walk-behind lawnmowers that include two features that typically are found on riding lawnmowers.
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Related Department Briefs
QR codes for packaging
Consumers who want to buy a trampoline or a swingset now can see more of the item on the packaging.
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
Fire hazard cited in recall of Ariens snowthrower
March 6, 2013—Briggs & Stratton recalled the Ariens-brand Snow-Thro 24-inch snowthrower, because the product’s carburetor-bowl nut can allow gasoline to escape from the unit, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Kawasaki recalls lawn mower engines because of fire hazard
Nov. 16, 2012—Kawasaki Motors recalled certain lawnmower engines, because the engine’s fuel filter can leak, which poses a fire hazard.
Kawasaki recalls fuel filters because of fire hazard
Nov. 16, 2012—Kawasaki Motors recalled fuel filters for lawnmower and utility-vehicle engines, because the filter can leak, which poses a fire hazard.
Excel Industries recalls lawnmowers on fire hazard
Nov. 1, 2012—Excel Industries recalled BigDog and Hustler lawn mowers, because the lawnmowers’ fuel-tank vent-valve fitting can fail to seal and can cause a fuel leak, which would pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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