“Fight the Power!” sang US hip-hop group Public Enemy back in 1989. And they were right. Ensuring that your electronic equipment is always charged and ready for use is often a battle. Although to be fair, I don’t actually think Chuck D and Flavor Flav were referring to lithium-ion batteries.

Since their introduction in 1991 by Sony, lithium-ion batteries have become increasingly popular. Their ability to provide long-lasting power and economy of use has seen them become the battery of choice in such common things as cell phones and laptops.

You know how progress works.

Dial-up internet became Broadband and WiFi, cell phones turned from talking machines to virtually handheld computers and cathode ray TVs evolved into Ultra HD.

Then, the pinnacle of human endeavor—single-wheeled wheelbarrows turned into two-wheeled.

If you are anything like me, then your garage space is severely limited. I don’t even have room to keep my car inside.

Paint cans, tools, and numerous old household items that—one day—will “be useful” all take up vital floor space. And that’s before all my garden and yard equipment is even taken into account. You know what I’m talking about, right?

Recently, DEWALT took the market by storm with their impressive range of FlexVolt 60V MAX Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment. In the lineup was their 60V MAX Chainsaw, their Handheld Blower, and their String Trimmer, all powered by one FlexVolt 60V MAX battery.