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 Stihl SHE 71 leaf blower vacuum has only one power setting so you need to move further back from whatever you’re blowing to reduce the power or switch aperture on the tube. Quiet, light and simple ...

Tough prunings and garden waste will rot down quicker in the compost heap if you shred it first. The best garden shredder can churn through garden waste quietly and quickly without getting blocked up.

A decent shredder makes it easy to dispose of sensitive data in seconds, keeping your financial information safe and your home free of mountains of unwanted paperwork. First, decide just how ...

We tested scores of models on thousands of pounds of leaves to find the top performers for any yard of any size CR test engineer Jonathan Tuczynski assesses a leaf blower's ability to loosen ...

Clearing snow from the sidewalks and driveway is something nobody looks forward to, but a good snow blower makes the job a whole lot easier. If you’ve been doing the job manually, it may be time ...

When it snows, running out and buying a snow blower can be tempting. After all, these specialized power tools tackle the toughest snow-clearing tasks. However, it’s important to understand the ...

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 ...

Notably, the company revealed its AZA 700 Series battery-powered stand-on mowers and its BRA 500 and BRA 600 blowers. Stihl's BRA 600 is a battery-powered blower that the company says is its most ...

Stihl (petrol): 87. These are some of the most common leaf blower faults and how to avoid/fix them: Battery won't hold its charge (cordless models only) Lithium-ion batteries eventually lose their ...