Beautifully falling leaves are some of many things people look forward to when autumn rolls around. And it's not just the colors that reel people in — seeing a leaf pile makes many folks nostalgic for ...

There’s really no comparison between the common mass-produced garden rake and the specialized haying tools used in Europe. French farmers handcraft their hay rakes from three kinds of hardwood: ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Fall is here, and with it one of the most dreaded of chores ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you prefer to remove fallen leaves from your yard—the case to leave them be is certainly an argument ...

It’s time to turn over a new leaf — billions of them, in fact, as trees begin to shed their canopies for the winter. My leaf mover of choice is the rake. It’s much quieter than a gas- or ...

I love all things fall — colorful leaves, cooler weather, the start of cozy season — except for cleaning leaves out of my yard. Every year, my joy at seeing the leaves turn is accompanied by a mild ...

Navigating tool names can be tricky. That's why it may seem like weed rakes and leaf rakes are the same tools with varying names at first. This isn't helped by the fact these tools look the same, with ...

Both methods have pros and cons to keep in mind. Leaf blowers are convenient and fast, but they cause noise and air pollution. An electric or battery-powered leaf blower eliminates air pollution. Leaf ...

Thrifty but secure rake repair. I had to buy a new handle when the one on our 20-year-old garden rake broke. Also, on the old one, the rake head was held in place just by friction. As the wood got ...