I've had enough of rake-throwing and leaf-raking. The thrill is gone from tidying up after autumn. That's why I decided to put my foot down, dig out my wallet, and give electric leaf blowers a go.
It was all about timing – the trees still had leaves, but not so many that they'd make it impossible to test. I waited patiently for those horse chestnuts on a neighbouring street to drop their leaves before grabbing as much as I could from my own bay trees. With a couple of bulk bags in hand, I set out to put these gadgets through their paces.
It wasn't long before the thrill was back – blasting holes into piles of leaves with an electric blower, watching them scatter and knowing that the hard work would soon be done. But how did they compare? For battery life, air speed, and overall performance, I timed and tested each blower.
The results were mixed, but I was pleased to see a few stand out from the crowd. The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower FBLG3-802 sent leaves flying an impressive distance without breaking a sweat. Meanwhile, the svelte Bosch Universal leaf blower 18V-130 proved itself to be a master of precision – perfect for those tricky small jobs.
After all that testing and tidying up, it was clear that not all electric leaf blowers are created equal. But with the right tool by your side, even the most mundane autumnal chore can become a breeze.
It was all about timing – the trees still had leaves, but not so many that they'd make it impossible to test. I waited patiently for those horse chestnuts on a neighbouring street to drop their leaves before grabbing as much as I could from my own bay trees. With a couple of bulk bags in hand, I set out to put these gadgets through their paces.
It wasn't long before the thrill was back – blasting holes into piles of leaves with an electric blower, watching them scatter and knowing that the hard work would soon be done. But how did they compare? For battery life, air speed, and overall performance, I timed and tested each blower.
The results were mixed, but I was pleased to see a few stand out from the crowd. The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower FBLG3-802 sent leaves flying an impressive distance without breaking a sweat. Meanwhile, the svelte Bosch Universal leaf blower 18V-130 proved itself to be a master of precision – perfect for those tricky small jobs.
After all that testing and tidying up, it was clear that not all electric leaf blowers are created equal. But with the right tool by your side, even the most mundane autumnal chore can become a breeze.