Leaf Blower Types: Handheld, Backpack and Blower-Vac
Handheld blowers suit patios and small yards; backpack blowers handle large properties. Here is how to compare types, CFM and MPH.
Leaf Blowers & Cleanup
Leaf blowers range from light handheld units for patios to backpack blowers for large properties. This category also covers leaf vacuums and mulchers. Guides explain how to compare the airflow and air speed figures manufacturers publish, battery runtime, weight and noise levels, and note that some communities restrict gas blowers or the hours they can be used.
Leaf Vacuum Mulcher Guide: Blower-Vacs and Leaf Alternatives
Leaf vacs shred leaves into compact mulch. Here is how blower-vacs and walk-behind vacuums compare.
Leaf Cleanup Tools: Mowing, Raking, Composting and Mulch
Simple tools make fall cleanup faster. Here is how rakes, tarps, grabbers and sweepers fit together.
Battery Leaf Blower Guide: CFM, MPH and Runtime
Battery blowers are quieter and simpler than gas. Here is how to read airflow numbers and plan runtime.
Backpack Leaf Blower Guide
Backpack blowers move the most leaves for longest. Here is who needs one and what to compare.