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Electric yard tools are a great upgrade to consider if you're still relying on gas-powered appliances.

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Expert praises low‑maintenance trimmer that delivers pro‑level precision: 'Outperformed the rest of the pack'

The ban was intended to address two separate concerns.

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Officials enact sweeping ban on common yard maintenance practice — and violators could be hit with hefty fines

"It's a power thing."

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Town council adopts new tactics for handling yard equipment complaints: 'More like detectives than firemen'

"We ... never thought to think about ..."

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Expert urges fellow gardeners to rethink common maintenance task: 'Great tips'

"It's powerful, comfortable, and quiet."

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Experts pick surprising winner after comparing more than two dozen popular lawn mowers: 'Such a pleasant experience'

"When I first [turned] it on it almost blew out of my hand."

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Homeowner stunned after using 'beast' of a leaf blower for the first time: 'I can't keep it too close to my leg'

"I mow everything on one battery."

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Homeowner praises unexpected benefits of new yard gear: 'It takes me so much less time'

"I'm happy about this!"

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Officials issue sweeping ban on common gardening tool: 'Awesome news'

"How can seemingly well-put-together adults be so inconsiderate?"

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Homeowner outraged after suffering consequences of neighbor's incessant hobby: 'Twice a day … holy cow'

"We can't wait eight more years until 2033."

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City officials push for crackdown on common yard tool, sparking heated debate: 'The issue started interfering with my life'

Backpack models with high-capacity batteries push 10 hours.

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Homeowner reveals unexpected test results after pushing leaf blower to the max: 'This … is a beast'

The research has resulted in a swath of bans.

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Experts sound alarm on deadly threat lurking within common household tool: 'A direct relationship with mortality'