CR’s engineers test leaf blowers of all kinds each year, and they routinely find that for many yards, a handheld leaf blower is all you need. Usually weighing around 10 pounds, these handheld ...

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However, for larger spaces and where leaves have collected in awkward corners and around pots or furniture, leaf blowers and leaf blower vacuums make the job quicker and easier. Leaf blowers and leaf ...

We tested scores of models on thousands of pounds of leaves to find the top performers for any yard of any size CR test engineer Jonathan Tuczynski assesses a leaf blower's ability to loosen ...

Clearing snow from the sidewalks and driveway is something nobody looks forward to, but a good snow blower makes the job a whole lot easier. If you’ve been doing the job manually, it may be time ...

When it snows, running out and buying a snow blower can be tempting. After all, these specialized power tools tackle the toughest snow-clearing tasks. However, it’s important to understand the ...

A blower motor then pushes room-temperature air over these heating elements and into your home’s ductwork. Many modern gas furnaces also feature a draft inducer fan, which enhances ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — Using a gas leaf blower for one hour emits the same amount of emissions as a car driving from Washington, D.C. to Miami, Florida. Americans use three billion gallons of ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City residents can turn in their gas-powered snow blowers for electric versions under a new clear-air initiative. It’s an initiative that exchanges old gas-powered yard gear ...