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Best Handheld Leaf Blowers of 2024
We recently tested several new handheld models, including options from Atlas, Makita, Troy-Bilt, and Toro. Our goal is to find the models that are both effective and pleasant to use. Here’s what our top performers have in common: They’re fast at moving leaves. The best blowers in our tests clear a large swath of grass in under a minute. They’re good…
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Do You Really Need a Leaf Blower Vacuum?
Start in leaf blower mode, and corral the bulk of your leaves into a large pile. (For tips, check out CR’s clever strategies for dealing with leaves.) After that, you can jump over to vacuum mode. For some models, that’s as easy as flipping a switch from “blow” to “vacuum.” Others might require you to install or attach a bag,…
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Best Leaf Blowers of 2024
High-quality options exist in every category, says David Trezza, who oversees leaf blower testing at Consumer Reports. The best leaf blowers in our ratings have the following in common. They’re fast at moving leaves. The best blowers in our tests clear a large swath of grass in under a minute. They’re good at loosening embedded leaves from the lawn. Even…
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Best Cordless Leaf Blowers of 2024
At Consumer Reports, we look for cordless leaf blowers that are quick, thorough, and quiet. The best leaf blowers should also be easy to handle and use, and prove reliable season after season. And we hold them to the same high standard as we do gas, corded, and wheeled models. Here’s more on what our picks have in common: They’re…
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