The familiar roar of gas-powered leaf blowers is turning into a political fault line, as cities and states move to restrict or phase out the machines and lawn crews and conservative lawmakers push ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Portland is set to go into effect in the new year. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, gas-powered leaf blowers will be banned on public and private property ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It could be mistaken for a sci-fi movie prop but is designed to blow away debris and snow with a 120mph gust.

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 ...

This film uses archival clips and documents to examine the way climate change evolved from nonpartisan topic to divisive issue. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently ...

They’re used to clean off sidewalks and driveways and to quickly gather leaves, but leaf blowers aren’t just for yard work anymore. The superpowered blower can significantly cut the time it takes to ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It’s 8:00 am on a lazy Saturday morning, and the first time you’ve gotten to sleep in ...

The Hedgehog Jet will blast your dishes dry, flush out the crumbs your hand-held vacuum can’t reach, and more. Video: Sal Vaglica I had a blast messing around with the roughly 9-inch-tall Hedgehog Jet ...