And just like that…outdoor fall clean-up is in full swing. Using the right tools can make a back-breaking job much easier and faster. Consumer Reports tests dozens of these tools every year, so you ...

CAN AVOID THE ONES THAT FAIL. AS SUMMER WINDS DOWN, HOMEOWNER ALEX JOYCE PREPARES FOR FALL. HIS TOOL OF CHOICE A LEAF BLOWER. SO WE GOT THREE ACRES, LOTS OF TREES, LOTS OF LEAVES. FALL IS CHALLENGING.

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