The Ryobi RY08420, $200 at Home Depot, has a difference you can instantly spot. While backpack blowers traditionally resemble, well, backpacks, this Ryobi situates the engine perpendicular to the ...

When our experts tested five of the latest electric leaf blower models, Ryobi's 40V 850 CFM Whisper Series backpack leaf blower stood out as one of the most powerful and reliable on the market. But ...

Editor’s Note: October 6, 2025: We have reviewed our recommendations to ensure all are in stock and priced competitively. New to this update are three blowers: the Stihl BRA 600, Worx Nitro WG572, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The arrival of autumn brings us cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage… followed by the ...

Nothing makes me happier than working in my yard — planting, pruning, plucking, pulling. I never shy away from heavy lifting, like digging deep holes for new bushes or dropping large bags of mulch.

Backpack blowers are a quick and easy way to remove dead leaves and grass clippings from your lawn. You can blow debris away instead of having to rake it up manually. All backpack blowers are powered ...

Cordless or backpack leaf blower? Yard work is an essential part of homeownership. Fortunately, there are plenty of products that will make yard work a snap. Leaf blowers, for example, are great tools ...

Even the best backpack leaf blowers have one crucial flaw. As powerful as they are for clearing leaves or, in early spring, wintertime debris, their very design typically requires a 90-degree bend in ...