Cities and states are trying to ditch America's most hated appliance. They're already running into challenges.

A leaf blower may be a simple enough tool, but its powerful gas engine or electric motor and moving parts can create a lot of wear and tear over time. But if you keep up with a simple regimen of basic ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A leaf blower may be a simple enough tool, but its powerful gas engine or electric motor and moving parts ...

RANT to those who hire landscape maintenance firms that use gas blowers. They are a major source of noise pollution, destroying our peaceful mornings and causing stress. And they are a sham — most ...

BETHESDA, Md. — As autumn leaves begin to fall, Montgomery County’s landmark ban on gas-powered leaf blowers officially went into effect on July. 1, is facing an unexpected crisis over its enforcement ...

WINTER PARK, Fla. — On Tuesday, Winter Park voters reversed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers that went into effect in July 2024. The city had passed an ordinance in 2022 prohibiting the use of ...

The Providence City Council approved a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. A seasonal ban will limit the use of leaf blowers between Oct. 1 and Dec. 15, beginning in 2030. City council members said the ...

Corded leaf blowers limit your reach and momentum while cleaning your yard. You shouldn’t have to struggle with stiff power cables or spend time trying to untangle them. To speed things up, many ...

The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has opened a public comment period for new administrative rules on these noisy and environmentally contentious tools. Not only are these ...

Providence City Council gave final approval Nov. 6 to a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers due to environmental and public health concerns. The ban would be phased in over several years, with a full ...