Skip the Leaf Blower And Pick Up a Rake. November 14, 2008. By Alan J. Heavens. Instead of buying a noisy leaf blower, get some exercise and fresh air the retro way -- with a rake.

Clean up your lawn with these expert-recommended leaf rakes, including metal, plastic, and adjustable models from Bully Tools, True Temper, and more.

The test results of the comparative emissions from two leaf blower models, a Fiat 500, and a Ford Raptor might make you want to make you start using a rake: Edmunds's InsideLine.com found the Ford ...

Starting today, the City of Cleveland began leaf pick-up. Residents are encouraged to rake their leaves to their tree lawns, but not to the street. The city will have crews out from 7 a.m. until 9 ...