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 ...

The common gas-powered leaf blower has a two-stroke engine, says Nevitt. That means it cranks out more air pollution than a high-performance pickup truck, according to 2011 data from Edmunds.

When lit, the gel fuel canisters cackle like a real fire but produce little to no smoke. Photo by Scott Seiver for Gear Patrol I’ve tested freestanding fireplaces that take upward of half an hour to ...

Time is running out for gas-powered leaf blowers in Montgomery County, Maryland. Sales of the devices were banned in July and this will be the last fall season where gas-powered leaf blowers can ...

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 ...

When it comes to buying a snow blower, many homeowners are now gravitating toward battery-powered options for their environmental benefits, quieter operation, and reduced reliance on gas.