There are a shocking amount of rakes available, all with differing uses. Two common rakes, weed and leaf, may sound the same, ...

Hand Rakes are plastic, so they're lightweight and won't rust, they're one-size-fits-all, and so simple a kid could use them – in fact send me a kid, and I'll put them to work and show you.

CR has tested dozens of models from brands like Ego, Ryobi, and Toro. These eight are the best.Handheld leaf blowers are generally lighter and easier to handle than backpack leaf blowers, making ...

CR’s testing routinely finds that a handheld leaf blower is perfect for most yards. It’s a step up from a rake, but it’s not as big, bulky, or as expensive as a backpack or wheeled blowers.

The greater Ottawa County United Way is asking county residents to “Rake a Difference” from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 11 or Nov. 14 by helping their neighbors with lawn care.