Leaf blowers are great. They move leaves and other debris quickly, and can reach areas that you can’t get to with a rake. I’ve got some bushes near my house with thorns that’ll puncture leather gloves, and they are leaf magnets. Without a blower, they’d stay full of dead leaves 6 months of the year….
If your clothes are taking too long to dry or there’s a burning smell coming from the dryer, the dryer vent could be clogged. Air can’t flow freely, and the dryer needs to work harder which causes extra heat buildup. When you touch the dryer, the outside shell is hot during a working cycle. The…
Today’s reader question comes from Charlie in Wisconsin. He seems to have accidentally left his leaf blower out overnight and is concerned what damage it might have done. Thanks for reaching out to us Charlie! Getting your leaf blowing equipment wet doesn’t have to mean a trip to the store for a new leaf blower…
In my part of the world, autumn is a time for nature to display her beauty in all it’s glory. Most of the color comes from the leaves on the trees as they turn color and eventually fall gently down to Earth. Once on my lawn, they no longer are so beautiful. They become a…
As fall arrives, it’s time again to begin the ritual of clearing the leaves from our yards and driveways. Rakes are ok, but to do the job faster and more thoroughly you’ll want a vacuum/blower for the job. The best leaf blower for your yard is one you will use often – not just during…
What To Look For In A Leaf Blower/Vacuum Are you tired of raking the leaves away EVERY week? After you’ve raked the leaves, you need to get rid of the leaves too! Why don’t you invest in a leaf blower/vacuum? This guide will give you 6 important features to consider when buying a leaf blower…
You’ve done some research on leaf blowers and have decided the Greenworks brand is the one for you. I personally like their commitment to a non-gasoline powered product line. Some people like that their North American headquarters is in Race City, USA. Others find comfort that highly-trusted saw brand Stihl has an ownership piece in…
Each year, leaf blower manufacturers cut products, add new ones and generally work to confuse customers about what product is the same as last year. For example, Toro had 10 products in their leaf blower line in 2017-2018. This is expected to increase into the 2019-2020 season. Many are new or have received an upgrade…
Did you know your leaf blower isn’t just good for pushing leaves around? Do you keep your blower out and running year round? Most people don’t – but they should. Keep on reading the rest of this post and we’ll share with you some of its clever functions. Other Great Uses For A Leaf…
A leaf blower is one of the must-haves for anyone who is serious about gardening. Ask anyone that owns one if they would be willing to give up their blower and go back to not having one. Of course their answer would be a resounding NO. Why would you bother paying someone to come in…