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

A handheld gas leaf blower is a versatile tool that can make your gardening tasks easier and quicker. It is perfect for clearing out various debris like leaves, grass clippings, and small branches ...

Of the three types of leaf blowers, electric-powered hand-held models cost and weigh the least, and some -- in our test -- performed on a par with both gas-powered hand-held and gas-powered backpack ...

The first time I used the Stihl BR 600 backpack leaf blower, I thought it was a jet pack. I had always used a handheld leaf ...

A gas-powered leaf blower sacrifices those conveniences for the sake of wind speed. They run longer than their electric counterparts, and can be refueled instantly. The thicker and wetter your leaf ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We tested more than 60 models on over a thousand pounds of leaves to find the top performers for any yard of any size CR test ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CR has tested dozens of models from brands like Ego, Ryobi, and Toro. These eight are the best. Handheld leaf blowers are ...

Gas-engine blowers run longer and can be refueled instantly. The thicker and wetter your leaf cover, and the more debris it contains (such as twigs, conifer needles, and nuts), the more power you need ...