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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sick of Prime Day? Walmart's Big Save sale is on now — save $100s on tech, home, outdoor and more
If you're sick of hearing about Amazon Prime Day — you might want to check out Walmart's Big Save sale. During this limited-time summer sale, Walmart shoppers can save up to 45 per cent on big-ticket items like tablets, laptops, cell phones, furniture, patio essentials and more. Billed as one of Walmart's biggest sales of the year, shoppers can save up to 25 per cent on personal care, take 40 per cent off furniture and toys, and up to 30 per cent off baby essentials, among other must-see categories. We combed through the items and pulled out 15 great buys to check out. If you're in the mood to save some serious cash, we recommend you keep scrolling. Prices are set by Marketplace sellers and are subject to change. This narrow electric lawn mower runs on battery power, making it ideal for keeping small areas trimmed, like under tree lines or hard to reach areas. Weighing only 24.3 pounds, it's a lightweight mower that's easy to maneuver, while the foldable handle makes for easy storage. For home gyms that are tight on space, this adjustable cast iron dumbbell set comes with 15 different weight settings that can be adjusted from 5 to 52.5 pounds. As a bonus, this set comes with a hand grip strengthener, too. This unlocked Samsung Galaxy smartphone features a 6.7-inch dynamic display, 8 gigabytes of RAM, and 128 gigabytes of hard drive space. This 11-inch Wifi-enabled tablet has 128 gigs of storage space and 8 gigs of RAM. With an average rating of 4.1 stars, reviewers say this tablet is a great deal for the price due to the speed, battery life, sound, and display. This budget-friendly four-inch twin mattress is made from high density foam with cool gel technology for added comfort. Lightweight and easy to roll, the mattress comes with a removable cover for easy washing. Reviewers note the bed is "firm" and easy to transport in small living spaces. This 40mm watch is powered by Samsung's Galaxy AI, making tracking steps, sleep, and heart rate a breeze. Get your steps in with this under-desk walking treadmill. With an adjustable speed range of 0.6 to 3.8 miles per hour, choose to walk or jog on the non-slip belt via a handy remote control. Go from laptop to tablet quickly with this versatile 2-in-1 computer with a 360 degree foldable design. The 16-inch touchscreen offers a "crisp, bright" display, according to one reviewer, while 16 gigabytes of RAM gives it "great processing power." No outdoor living space is complete without somewhere to relax. This three-piece conversation set, complete with two chairs and a coffee table, has a "sturdy" steel frame and hand-woven rattan. Shoppers say the set has "held up" well during outdoor use. This 75-foot flexible water hose has an average rating of 4.1 stars and hundreds of positive reviews. Shoppers say it's "lightweight and flexible." Backed by more than 2,000 reviews, this queen mattress-in-a-box has an average rating of 4.3 stars. Designed with 10-inch memory foam and motion isolation, one shopper says it has the "perfect" amount of firmness. This outdoor conversation set comes with a wicker glass tabletop and two matching chairs complete with grey cushions. Shoppers say the set is "easy to assemble" and "looks good." Travel up to 55 kilometres on this e-bike. Designed with city-dwellers in mind, this model folds up for easy storage. With speeds up to 25 kilometres per hour, shoppers say it's a "nice" bike for a casual ride. Designed with 15 solid wood slats and a "sturdy" metal frame, this rollaway bed on wheels is ideal for overnight visitors and has up to 485 pounds of load-bearing capacity. Reviewers give it an average of 4 stars, noting it is "easy" to set up.
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06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Amazon is selling an ‘outstanding' $1,049 Ego electric mower for $600, and shoppers are ‘super impressed'
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Gas mowers are noisy, messy, and high-maintenance, while electric models have come a long way in recent years. If you're ready to make the switch to clean, cordless mowing without sacrificing performance, now's a great time to do it. And with Prime Day right around the corner, Amazon is priming the sales event with all sorts of great deals on lawn care equipment. One of our top picks is the Ego Power+ 21-Inch Self-Propelled Electric Mower, which is currently on sale at Amazon for $600, down from its original $1,049 price. That's a $449 savings on a premium electric bundle that includes not just the mower, but two ARC Lithium batteries, a high-speed charger, multiple blades, and accessories for mulching, bagging, and side discharge. Ego Power+ 21-Inch Self-Propelled Electric Mower, $600 (was $1,049) at Amazon The Select Cut multi-blade system offers customizable cutting performance, and the Touch Drive self-propelled feature gives you complete control over speed and maneuverability. The included 7.5Ah battery delivers up to 60 minutes of runtime and also recharges in just 60 minutes, while the extra 5.0Ah battery adds even more time in the yard. It also features eight height settings, ranging from 1 to 4 inches, and its 3-in-1 functionality handles everything from mulching to bagging with ease. Everything in the bundle is backed by strong warranties, and the mower is compatible with all Ego 56V ARC Lithium batteries. Reviewers have praised just how capable this electric mower really is. One buyer noted, 'this mower has way more power than I was expecting,' while another said, 'Ego has something special going on here.' Others love the convenience, with one reviewer calling it 'easy to charge' and another pointing out how well the battery technology performs. 'I am super impressed with this mower and the battery tech,' one buyer shared, highlighting how long it lasts on a single charge. This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so head over there now and pick up the Ego Power+ 21-Inch Electric Self-Propelled Mower for just $600 while it's still 43% off. About the Author Andrew Koopman View Profile
The Guardian
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Guardian
The best lawnmowers: five favourites to keep your grass in check, tested
Leaving your lawn to develop naturally into a meadow of pollinator-friendly wild flowers is the best option from an ecological perspective, but many of us still like to have at least a small area of grass, whether it's to break up your flower beds or provide a space for the kids to play. And every lawn needs a mower. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Your family's lawnmower might have been a fossil fuel-guzzling petrol beast, but today, an electric model is far more energy-efficient and kinder to the planet. I've tested electric mowers from five manufacturers to find out which are the best. Best overall and best cordless lawnmower:Makita DLM432PT2£415 at Alan Wadkins ToolStore Best budget lawnmower:Einhell GC-EM 1600/37£130 at Argos Best value cordless lawnmower and best for small gardens:Worx WG737E£259.99 at Amazon I've been mowing lawns since I was tall enough to be dragged around the garden by my father's noisy and smelly petrol mower in the 1980s. Apart from a short period in early adulthood when accommodation didn't really come with gardening responsibilities, I've been mowing my own lawn through the summer months for decades. I've managed to sometimes wrap that into my professional work, not as a gardener but as a product reviewer. I've tested and written about plenty of lawnmowers in recent years, and have picked up a thing or two about what makes a good one. Few things are quite as satisfying as being paid to test a mower on your own lawn on a sunny Friday afternoon, knowing that you're simultaneously ticking off one of your weekend chores. A new patio was being laid in my back garden, so when the lawnmowers arrived at the front door, I gazed in despair at the builders' yard of cement mixers, sand piles and pallets of slabs that were occupying my intended testing zone. Fortunately, the builders moved out as the last mower arrived, leaving a patchy and challenging space on which to test the mowers, with plenty of longer grass in places and bare earth in others. I assigned each mower a zone and tested them first with a relatively high setting to deal with longer grass, then took them down to 40mm or so. I find this is about right for mowing my slightly lumpy lawn without grounding the blade on its undulations. I also tested how long the mowers could run by mounting them on a makeshift rig, bypassing their safety features with a bootlace (don't try this at home), and timing how long it took for the batteries to expire. I performed a similar test on the chargers to see how long the batteries took to charge. The mower with a cable was plugged into a power meter so I could see how much power it drew from the mains. I also measured how noisy they were with the free Decibel X app on my smartphone, and noted any special mower features, such as the size of the grass box and how well they cut to the edges. All of the five mowers tested were loaned by the manufacturers, and we expect them to be returned after testing. Any that aren't collected will be donated to the British Heart Foundation. £415 at Alan Wadkins ToolStore£461.70 at Amazon You're more likely to know Makita for its power tools than its garden equipment, but this cordless lawnmower slots into the range well, coming with two 18V 5Ah batteries that work in parallel, and a large charging unit that can refill them both at the same time. Why we love itThe best thing about it is the large cutting blade of 43cm. In practical terms, that means you can spend less time mowing, as each time you traverse your lawn, it cuts a wider strip than the other mowers we've tested. The downside is that it's a bit heavier – there's simply more steel involved. When it came to cutting, the mower powered through the jobs I set it, whether it was the longer grass of an initial first cut, or simply strimming a week's growth off the top of the lawn. I found it easy to move around, and selecting the cutting height (from 20 to 75mm) was easily done with the clearly labelled lever. The two batteries lasted for more than 57 minutes during my test, which was the longest lasting of all the battery-powered mowers in this group. It only took 51 minutes for the large, fan-cooled charger to take them back to full power. It's a shame that … the join between the grass box and the rear of the mower is a bit finicky, the manufacturer's warranty is only a year, and the fan-cooled charger makes a bit of a racket. Cutting width: 43cmCutting height: 20-75mmWeight: 15.6kgGrass capacity: 40lCorded/cordless: cordlessBattery life/charge time: 57mins 25secs/51mins 44secsSpare batteries available: yesWarranty: one year £130 at Argos£136.95 at B&Q If the other lawnmowers in this group look a bit pricey, it's worth considering a corded model. Without the added cost of batteries and chargers, corded mowers such as the Einhell GC-EM 1600/37 are much more affordable. Why we love itThe main thing to love about the Einhell GC-EM 1600/37 is its price. It's half the price of the most affordable battery mower tested here. It doesn't have the same build quality that you might expect from a more expensive unit, but we can live with that considering the low price. Without batteries to faff about with, the mower is really easy to use. Once you've plugged it into an extension lead (which you'll almost certainly need in any size of garden, despite the included 10m lead), you just press the start button and hold down the cutoff lever. The height of the cut can be adjusted between 20 and 60mm using a sturdy gear-stick-like notched lever, and its large rear wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. I found the quality of the cutting to be absolutely fine, and easily on a par with the cuts I saw from more expensive mowers. It also doesn't suffer from a drop in power after being used for a time. Battery mowers tend to experience a steady drop in power as their batteries are drained. It's a shame that … mowing with a trailing cable is trickier than using a cordless model because you have to keep moving the cable around to ensure you don't mow over it. Cutting width: 37cmCutting height: 20-60mmWeight: 11.8kgGrass capacity: 38lCorded/cordless: cordedCable length: 10mWarranty: 3 years £259.99 at B&Q£259.99 at Amazon The Worx WG737E is phenomenal value for money. Despite being the most affordable of the battery mowers, there's little to distinguish the quality of its cutting from its more expensive rivals. Why we love itI was impressed with the Worx WG737E. Although it won't win any design awards, plenty of thought has gone into its core functionality, including an easy-to-see charge indicator that most rivals haven't bothered with. Its 37cm cutting blade is smaller than the Makita's, which makes this more suitable for smaller gardens, though its 40-litre grass box is the same size, so you won't have to empty it more often. The blade extends out as far as the outer edges of the wheels, so it's good for cutting right up to the edges of your lawn, and it did a great job at slicing through the grass in my garden. It's also the only mower in this group that comes with a mulching accessory – a plastic insert that slots into the back of the mower and stops the cut grass from escaping the cutting area. The trimmings are left on the ground and can help feed and nourish the lawn, though you will end up with grass clippings on your shoes if you cross the lawn soon after mowing. Other mowers offer this as an accessory, but this is the only model we tested to come with one in the box. It's a shame that … batteries took more than four hours to recharge. Sign up to The Filter Get the best shopping advice from the Filter team straight to your inbox. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. after newsletter promotion Cutting width: 37cmCutting height: 20-70mmWeight: 14.9kgGrass capacity: 40lCorded/cordless: cordlessBattery life/charge time: 50mins 46secs/4hrs 10mins 32secsSpare batteries available: yesWarranty: 3 years £419 at Just Lawnmowers Best for: easy storage Most of the lawnmowers here fold up into a relatively small space, but the Stihl RMA 239 C takes this a step further. It has a single arm, hinged from a sturdy metal clip, so getting it from stowed to ready for action can be done in a matter of seconds. Unscrewing the handle bolts on all the others isn't an enormous chore, but this is markedly better. I also liked the grass collection box because it has a chute that extends out of the box and down into the mower's internals. When you remove the box, this is already holding all the grass that usually spills out, which normally you'd have to pick up and chuck into the box yourself before carrying it over to the compost. It didn't make the final cut because … I found the starting process more awkward than on the other mowers, and it didn't wheel around as smoothly, particularly at the end of a line. Cutting width: 37cm; cutting height: 20-70mm; weight: 16.3kg; grass capacity: 40l; corded/cordless: cordless; battery life/charge time: 43mins 3secs/2hrs 35mins 26secs; spare batteries available: yes; warranty: 5 years £510 at Argos£439.99 at Amazon Best for: infrequent emptying and a quieter mow With a 50-litre grass box, the Bosch AdvancedRotak 36V-40-650 offers you the fewest trips to the compost bin, with 25% more grass clipping space than its rivals. It can also leave your grass longer than the others, with an option to leave it at 80mm, though I suspect most people will prefer a shorter cut. When testing the noise levels of the mowers, this was the quietest, only showing 70dB of sound pressure on the Decibel X app, while the noisiest in the group (the Einhell GC-EM 1600/37) measured 78dB. On the downside, it's also the most expensive of the mowers here. I didn't get on well with the safety cutoff feature, which uses buttons instead of a bar. There are four of these to choose from, distributed across the handlebar in different locations and at different angles, but they aren't as easy to keep hold of as the handlebar levers on the other mowers. It didn't make the final cut because … it's expensive, and I wasn't fond of the way the handle extends or the cutoff buttons on the handlebar. Cutting width: 40cm; cutting height: 25-80mm; weight: 16.7kg; grass capacity: 50l; corded/cordless: cordless; battery life/charge time: 55mins 11secs/2hrs 4mins 2secs; spare batteries available: yes; warranty: 2 years Broadly speaking, there are two types of lawnmower: cylinder and rotary. Cylinder mowers use a set of long blades attached to a cylindrical frame, which is rolled over the lawn to slice the top off the grass as it goes. Rotary mowers are now more common and use a rotating blade that spins around underneath the mower, like an upside down helicopter blade, slicing the grass as it goes. Rotary mowers may have wheels to keep them above the grass, or may create a cushion of air underneath them, like a hovercraft. The latter type is known as a hover mower, and is particularly useful if you need to manoeuvre around a lot of tricky areas, such as around trees. Mowers tend to be powered by either petrol or electricity, with the latter using either batteries (cordless) or plugged in to a domestic power supply (corded). The engines on petrol mowers tend to be quite heavy and will often drive the mower forwards as well as spinning the blades. Electric mowers are more likely to save their power for spinning the blades and require the user to push the mower around manually. Petrol lawnmowers benefit from annual servicing, just like your car. If you're mechanically minded, you can do this yourself; otherwise, there are plenty of mechanics and mower servicing companies around that will do it for you. All types of mower can benefit from being wiped down with a damp cloth after they've mown the lawn to take off any loose clippings, which helps keep the blades rust-free and keeps them from clogging up with dried grass. Take care around the blades, particularly the sharp edges. During the winter, it's worth having your mower blades sharpened, ready for spring. Check your mower's manual to see if it can be removed and taken to a high-street sharpener, or get it included in an annual service. Yes. Not everyone needs to own a lawnmower, particularly if you don't intend to mow that often. Leaving the grass to grow longer and cutting less frequently provides a better environment for wildlife, including pollinating insects. Those with smaller gardens and little space to store bulky machinery can also benefit from renting a mower every now and then. There are plenty of tool hire services, such as HSS and Speedy Hire, that operate across the country. Most of these nationwide services tend to rent out heavier-duty petrol mowers, best suited to larger gardens and bigger jobs. Prices start at about £35 a day. If you live in the Greater London area, you can rent the Stihl RMA 339 lawnmower from Library of Things for £15 a day and pick it up from a central storage area. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a similar service that operates elsewhere (please let us know if you know of one). If you think you'll mow the lawn once a week from mid-March to mid-October, which is at least 30 weeks, then it'll cost £450 for the year. If you haven't got anywhere to store a mower or are thinking of cutting less frequently, then using a rental service could work to your advantage. For even better value, you could also hire a mower from an owner who lends their equipment out. Fat Llama facilitates this, taking a cut of the fee for bringing people together. Mowers typically cost about £10/day or £40/week. It operates across the country, though there tends to be more choice and availability in higher-populated areas. Andy Shaw is a consumer journalist and technology addict. Having reviewed tech products professionally for more than 30 years, his favoured working environment is a small desk surrounded by big boxes. His greatest weakness is that he never, ever remembers how things came out of their packaging, so they rarely fit back in again when it's time to return them
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19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Walmart is selling an ‘efficient' $300 cordless lawn mower for just $130, and shoppers say it ‘gets the job done'
Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. There are a few items that every homeowner needs to make sure their lawn and outdoor space look their best. Think lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, lawn fertilizers, and more. Now, if you don't want to splurge on these outdoor appliances and tools, Walmart is the perfect place to shop to find amazing discounts and reasonable prices. One of our favorite finds from the retailer is the Litheli U20 Series Cordless Lawn Mower. Right now, the lawn care device is on sale for just $130, which is 57% off its original price tag. Litheli U20 Series Cordless Lawn Mower, $130 (was $300) at Walmart Weighing just 24 pounds, this lightweight lawn mower is perfect for shoppers of all sizes and ages. It features a 13-inch cutting width and five height settings that are powered by a 3,700RPM motor, giving your grass a versatile and efficient cut. The device also has a 30-liter grass collection bag with an optimized airflow design that increases the collection rate, so you can mow for longer periods of time without having to empty the bag. One shopper wrote, 'This battery lawn mower is a game changer. Quiet, efficient, and easy to use. It cuts grass smoothly without the hassle of gas or cords. A must-have for maintaining a pristine lawn effortlessly.' 'I am absolutely thrilled with this electric lawn mower!' said a second reviewer. 'What really stands out is the powerful battery, which is rechargeable via a convenient USB-C port. Overall, this lawn mower is easy to use, efficient, and well-designed — definitely a five-star product!' The lawn mower uses an IPS battery with 45W USB-C PD fast charging that removes the need for a traditional charging dock. Once fully charged, the power tool can mow up to 2,200 square feet on a single charge. With a space-saving design, this mower has a foldable handle that allows for vertical storage in your garage. Shoppers will also rest easy knowing the lawn mower comes with a 3-year warranty and a 1-year warranty for the battery and charger. A third customer wrote, 'It was very easy to put together. The battery doubles as a charger. It's quiet and gets the job done. I really like it.' Treat yourself to this $130 cordless lawn mower before the Walmart flash deal ends. It'll easily become a staple in your lawn maintenance routine this summer. About the Author Victoria Garcia View Profile
