If you are thinking about buying a leaf blower, you may be wondering if a backpack or a handheld is a better choice. Here are ...

A backpack leaf blower is a big help if you have a sizable piece of property. Whether you’re sweeping flower petals or grass clippings from your driveway through spring and summer or clearing fallen ...

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How you get the leaves to the curb for pick-up is another story. Raking is the cheapest, but not the easiest. So, if you’re thinking about a leaf blower, let Consumer Reports testers share what they ...

Milwaukee has come up with an interesting set of backpack power tools that you can buy in 2025 for doing the chores more efficiently and with added control. It's got back-mounted vacuum cleaners, ...

Many think leaf blowers can make short work of cleaning up leaves during the fall season. But our testers at Consumer Reports argue a great leaf blower isn’t just a once-a-year tool for clearing ...

Large deciduous trees like oak, maple, and elm can add a dignified, impressive look to your property, but with the arrival of fall weather, they also add leaves. Lots of leaves. Removing these leaves ...

With “leaf-peeping” season underway in Vermont and elsewhere, taking a road trip to gaze at the fall colors is a popular weekend activity. It’s only a matter of time, though, before all that vivid ...

Got a yard littered with leaves? You could grab a rake. But you really should use a leaf blower instead. According to head-to-head testing, using a leaf blower lets you clean up leaves about twice as ...

Traditional engine companies have always been at a disadvantage at grass and brush fires. Most equipment, from PPE to hand tools, is designed for structural firefighting and not meant for ...