Articles by J.D. Chadwick, TTR Contributor, Yard Tools & DIY

J.D. Chadwick joined Top Ten Reviews in 2008 and quickly became known for thoroughly testing and reviewing yard tools, grills, and cordless drills. His software and video creation expertise added a unique perspective to his articles. As a Multimedia Editor, Chadwick's work became essential to the TTR team, and he authored comprehensive reviews covering a wide range of products, including antivirus software and video editing apps.

Articles by: J.D. Chadwick

Char-Broil Professional 3400S being tested in writer's home

Best gas grills 2024: great grills for cleaner, more controllable outdoor cooking

By Naomi MacKay last updated 14 May 24

Buying Guide The best gas grills for every kind of cook and every budget: it's the cleaner, more controllable way to get that perfect BBQ taste

Poulan Pro PP4218A Review

By J.D. Chadwick published 13 July 18

Big jobs require big chainsaws and the Poulan Pro PP4218A is well equipped for that. It has the most powerful engine of all the models we tested, has a lengthy guide bar and comes with more included accessories than any other model we purchased for testing.

Stihl MS170 review

By J.D. Chadwick last updated 7 February 23

Review If you want a powerful chainsaw, the small Stihl MS170 is a good choice, with a range of handy uses.

A side-on shot of the Homelite UT43122B balanced on a log.

Homelite UT43122B review

By J.D. Chadwick last updated 27 February 23

Review While the Homelite UT43122B isn't one of the best chainsaws for thick lumber and large tasks, it's useful around household yards.

WORX WG303.1 review

By J.D. Chadwick last updated 28 February 23

Review The WORX WG303.1 is an alternative to the highly-powered gas models which aren’t the best fit for everyone.

Echo CS-310-14 Chainsaw review

By J.D. Chadwick, Ian Stokes last updated 3 April 23

Review The Echo CS-310-14 is a powerful standard gas-powered chainsaw that can muscle through most jobs, but might be a bit much for most home users.

Husqvarna 240 review

By J.D. Chadwick last updated 1 March 23

Review The Husqvarna 240 is one of the best chainsaws we tested from the brand.

Coleman RoadTrip X-cursion LXE fully assembled and standing upright

Coleman RoadTrip X-CURSION LXE review: a portable gas grill that's reliable and affordable

By J.D. Chadwick last updated 2 May 23

Review The Coleman RoadTrip X-CURSION LXE is a reliable and affordable portable gas grill that performs well but lacks a built-in thermometer and consistent heat. Here's what we thought...

The Cuisinart Petit Gourmet standing on a paving stone

Cuisinart Petit Gourmet CGG-180T review: a compact and affordable table-top grill

By J.D. Chadwick last updated 12 April 23

Review The Cuisinart Petit Gourmet CGG-180T is a cheap and portable tabletop gas grill with decent cooking performance, but it has some drawbacks, including variable temperature and a small cooking area.

DeWALT DW08802CG Review

By J.D. Chadwick published 5 April 18

The DeWALT DW08802CG is a laser line level that features excellent leveling capabilities, various projection features and a durable design.

Craftsman 48250 Review

By J.D. Chadwick published 5 April 18

The Craftsman 48250 2-beam Self-Leveling Laser Level is a powerful laser level that projects a beam up to 100 feet – the longest we saw when we reviewed the best laser line levels.