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However, for larger spaces and where leaves have collected in awkward corners and around pots or furniture, leaf blowers and leaf blower vacuums make the job quicker and easier. Leaf blowers and leaf ...

Floor insulation can help you keep your home warm, cut back on draughts and cut your energy bills. Floors at ground level can feel pretty cold and should be insulated if possible. The floors of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Twenty-two new species of gall wasps have been identified and named for the first time, thanks to new research led by a Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences graduate student. The study ...