This story is not about heroics. It is not about being brave or even strong. This tale will, I hope, illustrate what can happen when one has not researched or otherwise prepared for what many people ...

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 ...

Clearing leaves from your garden, driveway or outdoor spaces might appear to be an innocent weekend task, but it could prove costly if you make certain errors. With autumn now in full swing, local ...

"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 ...

STIHL recalled about 47,800 of its BR 800 Magnum backpack blowers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 6. The fan wheel inside the blower can break apart while in use, ...

Elevated carbon dioxide levels generated as a result of climate change could significantly increase the temperatures found within the canopies of the world's woodlands and forests, new research has ...

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 ...

Meteorologist Jill Gilardi said it’s a chilly start with areas of frost likely, then temperatures warm quickly under a sunny sky and reach the middle 50s (close to average) this afternoon.

When petrol-powered, levels can easily exceed 100dB, and the British Safety Council says the noise of a loud leaf blower can be comparable to that of a chainsaw. While you can be exposed to the din of ...