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Black & Decker NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer

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Able to transition from trimming to edging work with a touch of a button, this 12-inch electric two-in-one yard tool from Black & Decker trims areas after mowing on most 1/3 acre homesites, and edges along garden borders and sidewalks. Powered by two 18-volt NiCad battery packs for longlasting strength and quality performance, the NST2018 is both lightweight and efficient. An AFS system utilizes centrifugal force to instantly advance the line when needed, making this tool easy to operate. Additionally, it cuts more area per charge than any other cordless trimmer currently on the market. As comfortable as it is reliable, the NST2018’s head rotates 180 degrees, a secondary handle you can position for exceptional stability and comfort, and a lock-off switch protects against unintended start-ups. For added convenience, this handy tool comes with two 18-volt batteries and a compatible charger.

From the Manufacturer

No bumping or turning off the motor to hassle with hand feeding string; Black & Decker’s 18-volt cordless string trimmer features the company’s exclusive Automatic Feed Spool (AFS) system that automatically advances cutting string without bumping. By letting centrifugal force feed the trimmer line as it is needed, you get a smooth consistent length of line for optimal performance. Battery-powered, this cordless string trimmer has the capacity to trim grass after mowing for up to a 1/2-acre home site on a single charge of both included 18-volt batteries. Quiet and easy to start, the unit requires no gas, oil, or tune-ups. The Grasshog’s Groom ‘N’ Edge head rotates 180 degrees to convert the trimmer to an edger with a push of a button. When used as an edger, the flip-down edge guide keeps the Grasshog in line with sidewalks and driveways. A secondary handle adjusts for increased comfort and control. A lock-off switch prevents accidental start-ups to ensure safe usage every time. Your purchase includes a trimmer/edger, two 18-volt batteries and a charger. Black & Decker includes a 30-day no-risk satisfaction guarantee and full two-year warranty is provided.

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Hoover H3060 Upright Wet/Dry Vacuum

My house has vinyl tile floors, and I also have 2 dogs that live in-doors (which mean lots of dog furs). I bought the Hoover H3060 FloorMate hoping it will become my “do-it-all” vacuum that will keep my floor spankin clean. It does the washing & scrubbing fairly decent, but you’ll definitely want to get a separate dedicated dry vacuum, especially if you’ve got pets!

Size:
The vacuum is averaged sized, and is not too heavy. Working with the vacuum should be fairly easy and not over tiring. Of course, trying to clean an average sized single family home all at once would be a little much, unless you are just doing a lazy job of making sure your floors are clean.

Built:
The vacuum doesn’t look cheap or flimsy. But I have to say it does feel a little flimsy when moving it around. The unit squeaks quite a bit as you work with it, which makes you feel like something is lose with the unit. But so far nothing actually fell off, so I guess that’s good.

Functionality (Dry):
The Hoover H3060 offers a dry vacuum ability, but it really doesn’t work all that well. The suctioning power is weak, and any pet hair will easily clog the suctioning pathway in the unit. Also, one have to wonder how well it keeps the dirt it has picked up in, since it lacks any good filters to make sure any thing sucked in stays in.

Functionality (Wet):
As a wet vacuum designed to wash, scrub, and dry a non-carpeted floor, the H3060 is fairly good at what it does. You will need to clean fairly slowly to make sure the floor is clean; one quick pass of the vacuum will not do much to clean your floor. This means to clean your entire house, it will take quite a while. Also, don’t expect the floor to be desert dry afterwards, since the floor will be quite damp still after you suck up the water. But seeing your collection tank filled up with black dirty water is a very satisfying experience.

If you have pets in your home, make sure you clean them with a proper vacuum before you begin the washing. Or else the suctioning pathway will quickly clog up, be forewarned.

Accessories:
The vacuum comes with a detail kit that allows you to scrub and clean small areas. They work quite well, and the grout cleaner tool is my favorite. I use it not just for grout lines, but for any area that I deemed worthy of my extra attention.

Things I Like:
- Decent wet cleaning ability
- Clear collection tank that lets you see your progress
- Good accessory set

Things I Don’t Like:
- Horrible dry vacuuming ability
- Easily clogged suctioning pathway
- Did I mention horrible dry vacuuming ability?

Conclusion:
The vacuum was not the “do-it-all” I had hoped for, and the wet cleaning takes a lot longer than I had expected as well. However it does do the washing and scrubbing pretty well, at least better than other wet vacuums I am aware of. If you have pets, definitely make sure you got a good dry vacuum to go along with this.

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