Being a power tool brand aimed at professionals, it's no surprise that Makita makes some highly specialized tools for specific jobs.

The practical, Japanese-made tools will serve professionals and amateurs alike with strong performance, smart design, and robust durability.

Using a heavy duty impact wrench from Makita - Flavijus/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. These 13 tools aren't always Makita-exclusives, but they do provide ...

Makita has a solid reputation when it comes to power tools, but does its prestige extend to leaf blowers?

The age old question of which tool to buy still keeps home improvers and professionals up at night. Every brand delivers its own strengths, and no two tools will provide exactly the same performance ...

Grass trimmers are designed to keep lawn edges looking neat, but only the best can tidy and trim hard-to-reach grass without hassle. The worst we’ve tested leave behind straggly grass and stubborn ...

Leaf blowers can make easy work of clearing your garden, but only the best models will remove heavy debris without any hassle, while the worst will struggle to pick up damp leaves and are a nightmare ...

I used Makita’s cordless strimmer to tackle a particularly overgrown garden that hadn’t seen a blade for several years. I was glad of the protective gear I bought, as recommended by the manual. This ...