How Do You Buy A Leaf Blower?
Save your aching back! When it’s time to tend to those autumn leaves, let technology work for you. Here’s what you need to know before you buy a leaf blower. Step 1 Consider your property. Is your yard large? Are there trees and wooded areas? You’ll want to keep this in mind as you compare features of various models. Step 2 Check out the air volume each model puts out. Most blowers will have a rating of 350 to 600 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM). Step 3 Note the weight of each model. Blowers can weigh 5 to 25 pounds. Think about how much you can realistically work with before buying a 25 pound unit. Step 4 Consider a model with vacuum capability. Some models can operate in reverse, vacuuming leaves into a bag rather than blowing them away. Step 5 Choose between an electric or gas-powered unit. Gas blowers are more powerful, but electric ones are quieter. Do you live in a congested neighborhood where quiet operation would be appreciated? Or is the yard large with lots of trees, makin
