A new Florida law prevents local governments from banning gas-powered leaf blowers and other lawn equipment. The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, nullifies existing local bans in cities like Naples ...

Two more Massachusetts towns recently took the step of outlawing the use of noisy, gas-powered leaf blowers by residents, with fines for those who break the rules. Both Arlington and Lexington banned ...

A new Florida law prevents local governments from banning gas-powered leaf blowers and other lawn equipment. Gas-powered lawn equipment emits harmful pollutants linked to various health issues, ...

Holy moly, the snow. On the East Coast, we have experienced the most snowfall in years, and it's not supposed to stop. For much of the country, and our home-owning editors, there's been a realization ...

A phase-out of gas-powered leaf blowers in Seattle has been in the works for years, and while Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is on track, a citywide ban remains unclear. SPR Public Affairs Manager ...

Step away from your shovel and make a move toward a more convenient, powerful tool by investing in a cordless snow blower. By Brandt Ranj Updated Nov 27, 2025 1:05 PM EST Add Popular Science (opens in ...

MANY TOPICS divide Americans: illegal immigration, abortion, the rights of transgender people. And then there are leaf blowers. In recent years dozens of municipalities have enacted ordinances ...

The push to ban gas-powered leaf blowers has gained an unlikely figurehead: Cate Blanchett, the Australian actress. “Leaf blowers need to be eradicated from the face of the Earth,” she said in an ...

Electric snow blowers run quieter, cleaner, and require less maintenance than a gas-powered model. Gas-powered snow blowers can be bigger—over 26 inches wide—making them ideal for large properties ...

Leaf blowers aren’t just for leaves. There are plenty of jobs around the house, and beyond, that can be made easier using powerful bursts of air. Some seem obvious, while others may surprise and ...

In a complex legal and ethical battle, the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS) is demanding a staggering R246 million from the South African government, accusing the Insurance Sector ...