A few years ago I bought several Black & Decker garden tools which run off the same 18v NiCd batteries - see photos in this post. I thought I was doing an intelligent thing when I acquired these tools ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have a large selection of Ryobi tools, you might have a bunch of spare 18-volt batteries lying around. The vast majority of Ryobi tools ...

Cutting the cord is easy. Choosing a cordless battery platform, however can be much more difficult. From 12-volt to 18-volt and prosumer to professional, here's a handy guide for selecting the battery ...