Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. The Stihl BGA 100 cordless blower quietly but effectively deployed in ...

Tipping the scales at just over five pounds, Stihl’s newest handheld blower, the BGA 100, is a lightweight and surprisingly quiet (90 dB(A)) cordless blower that aims to spur a shift from gas-powered ...

Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet and our measurements at ear level. Models rated Very Good or Excellent at 50 feet should meet common municipal limits of 65 ...

Leaf blowers can make easy work of clearing your garden, but only the best models will remove heavy debris without any hassle, while the worst will struggle to pick up damp leaves and are a nightmare ...