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My No-Stress Home Maintenance Lineup

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Fix it, clean it, keep it cute 🛠️🏡 This list is packed with my must-haves for staying on top of home maintenance without losing my mind (or weekend). From smart tools to cleaning gear that actually works, these are the essentials I use to keep my s...
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Makita Must-Haves: So Good, They Deserve Their Own Spotlight 🔧⚡

Built for power, precision, and serious multitasking—BATTERY powered tools I personally love and use regularly

 
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Keeps all my Makita gear ready to go. 🔋⚡With all the battery-powered Makita tools I use, this dual-port charger is a must. I can charge two batteries at once fast, which means I’m never stuck waiting around in the middle of a project. It’s reliable,...
Makita 18V Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger DC18RD
 
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You can never have too many of these. 🔋💪🔄 These 18V Makita batteries work with everything in my setup — trimmers, drills, blowers, you name it. Having a few extras on hand means I can keep going without stopping to recharge. If you’re using multip...
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion High Capacity Battery Pack 5.0 ...
 
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My Lawn's New Best Friend 🌿 This mower has transformed my yard work routine. Its self-propelled, handles inclines, and the cordless design means no more tangled cords or gas fumes. With four 5.0Ah batteries, I can mow my entire lawn without interrup...
Makita 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 21 in. Walk Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Kit w/4 Batteries (5.0Ah) XML11CT1
 
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Not just for leaves. 💨🍁🧼 I use this Makita blower for way more than fall clean-up — blasting out the garage, drying off patio furniture, clearing grass clippings & mulch, even cleaning the mower. It’s basically my outdoor vacuum in reverse. Su...
Makita 120 MPH 473 CFM 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Leaf Blower Kit with 2 Batteries 5.0Ah and Charger XBU02PT
 
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Perfect for post-winter yard glow-ups. 🌿✂️✨ I use this Makita hedge trimmer every spring to clean up ornamental grasses and tidy up hedges — it’s lightweight, super smooth, and makes the job way less of a workout. Cuts clean, runs quiet, and since i...
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 24 in. Hedge Trimmer (Tool Only) XHU10Z
 
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One tool, endless yard upgrades. 🔄🛠️🌿 What I love about this Makita weed whacker is how easy it is to switch between attachments — I use it as a weed whacker, and rototiller, but you can snap on a pole saw, edger, hedge trimmer, and more. It’s lik...
Makita LXT 18V x 2 (36V) Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Couple Shaft Power Head W/String Trimmer Attachment (Tool Only) XUX01ZM5
 
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My garden beast. 🌱💥 This cultivator attachment snaps right onto my Makita power head string trimmer in this list — no extra tools or hassle. I use it to loosen soil in garden beds and around trees, and it saves a ton of time compared to digging by ...
Makita Cultivator Couple Shaft Attachment KR401MP
 
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I'm trimming branches like a pro. 🌳This 10" pole saw attachment clicks right into my Makita power head — no fuss, just instant reach and cutting power. I use it to take down dead limbs and clean up overgrown trees without dragging out a full size ma...
Makita 10 in. Pole Saw Couple Shaft Attachment EY402MP
 
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Clean edges = instant curb appeal. 🏡✂️⚡ This edger attachment works seamlessly with my Makita string trimmer w/ power head in this list, it gives me that crisp, professional look along sidewalks and flower beds. Snaps in easily, super smooth to use,...
Makita Edger Couple Shaft Attachment EE400MP
 
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This is THAT drill kit 💥🔋 This Makita combo covers basically everything: the hammer drill handles my tougher diy jobs and the impact driver is perfect for driving screws fast without stripping them. Lightweight, crazy powerful. I’ve used this for e...
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit (2-Tool) w/ (2) 4Ah Batteries, Bag XT269M
 
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The perfect sidekick for my Makita drill kit. 🧰🔩💪 I grabbed this 50-piece bit set to go with my Makita drill/driver combo — and it’s been solid. Tons of variety, impact-rated, and way more durable than the cheap bit sets I used to burn through. Wh...
Makita IMPACT XPS Alloy Steel Impact Rated Screwdriver Drill Bit Set (50-Piece) T-05941
 
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My go-to set for drilling. 🛠️✨🔩 This titanium bit set is a perfect match for my Makita drill kit in this list— especially when I need smooth holes in wood, metal, or plastic. The 1/4" hex shank locks right into the impact driver or drill, and they ...
Makita Impact 1/4 in. Hex Shank Gold Titanium Drill Bit Set (14-Piece) B-65399

Pressure Washers and Accessories

 Warning: oddly addictive results ahead.💦✨ I use the gas pressure washer but included it's electric counterpart for a fuel free alternative.

 
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GAS Full Size Pressure Washer – Heavy-Duty Cleaning Power 💪💦 Built for serious cleaning tasks. Perfect for when I'm tackling large surface areas like my pool patio and deck. The 50 ft. hose, quick-connect nozzle, and on-board detergent tank make my...
GAS Pressure Washer RYOBI 3300 PSI 2.5 GPM Cold Water with Honda ...
 
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GAS Surface Cleaner - Speeds Up my Clean-Up 🌀 The RYOBI 15 in. Surface Cleaner for GAS Pressure Washer is my secret weapon for tackling large, flat surfaces like driveways, patios, and sidewalks. With its 15-inch cleaning path and rotating jets, it ...
GAS compatible Surface Cleaner RYOBI 15 in. 3300 PSI Surface Cleaner for Gas Pressure Washer RY31SC01
 
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ELECTRIC Full Size Pressure Washer - Power Clean, No Gas Needed 💦⚡ The RYOBI 2500 PSI 1.2 GPM Brushless Electric Pressure Washer delivers serious cleaning power for your outdoor spaces—think patios, decks, siding, and more—without the noise or fumes...
ELECTRIC Pressure Washer RYOBI 2500 PSI 1.2 GPM
 
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ELECTRIC Surface Cleaner - Level Up Your Pressure Washing Game 💦🌀 The RYOBI 12" Electric Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner is a must-have attachment that transforms your pressure washer into a surface-scrubbing powerhouse. With its 12-inch cleaning p...
ELECTRIC compatible Surface Cleaner RYOBI 12" Electric Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner

Garden Gear I Actually Reach For 🌱🛠️

These are the tried-and-true tools I keep coming back to — rakes, shovels, spades, and more that make digging, planting, and cleanup way easier. Whether I’m prepping beds in early spring or doing fall cleanup, this lineup gets the job done without th...

 
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This thing hauls everything without the struggle 🌿💪 From moving mulch, weeds, and tools, this cart has been a total workhorse in my garden. It’s sturdy, balanced, and way easier to maneuver than the old-school ones I used to fight with. If you’re d...
Gorilla Carts Steel Utility Cart 1200 lb. cap.
 
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My go-to for splitting plants and digging out stubborn weeds. 🌿🛠️👌 This shovel is shorter than a full-size one, which actually makes it way easier to handle for quick garden jobs. I use it all the time to divide perennials or pop out deep-rooted w...
ACE Little Pal 27 in. Steel Round Utility Shovel Wood Handle
 
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Simple, sturdy, and sharp — just how I like ’em. ✂️🌱🙌 These are my everyday garden pruners — perfect for deadheading flowers, trimming herbs, or snipping back small branches. They feel solid in your hand, cut clean without crushing, and they’re tou...
Fiskars Carbon Steel Bypass Pruners
 
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Sharp, smooth, and powerful✂️🌿👌 I reach for these pruners all the time — whether I’m trimming back perennials, shaping bushes, or snipping dead growth. They’re comfortable, super precise, and stay sharp way longer than I expected. One of those tool...
Fiskars Power-Lever 25-37 in. Steel Lopper Pruners
 
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One tool, so many garden jobs. 🌱🧤🛠️ This little hand weeder might look simple, but I use it for everything — prying up weeds, loosening soil, digging small holes, even cleaning out tight spots in garden beds. It’s tough, comfortable to hold, and w...
Fiskars 7 in. Stainless Steel Gardening Knife
 
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Perfect for planting, digging, and getting into tight spots. 🌼🪴👋 This little transplanter is a staple in my gardening routine — I use it for planting annuals, moving seedlings, and even measuring depth thanks to the markings on the blade. It’s stu...
Corona ComfortGel 13.5 in. Stainless Steel Garden Hand Trowel Poly Handle
 
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My go-to for loosening and mixing soil or mulch 🌱🛠️💪 This 3-tine cultivator is a staple in my gardening lineup. Whether I'm breaking up compacted soil, mixing in compost, or uprooting stubborn weeds, it handles the job with ease. The handle provid...
Corona ComfortGEL 3 Tine Stainless Steel Hand Cultivator 7 in. Rubber Handle