Every fall, dozens of maple and oak trees in my neighborhood shed their leaves. Thus begins the constant drone of gas-powered leaf blowers every day through early December. The noise is by far the ...

As the leaves fall, many homeowners reach for their trusty leaf blower to clear driveways, patios and lawns. On the surface, ...

Fallen pine needles pose a different set of challenges to leaves and thus require specific tools to tackle. Fortunately, ...

Repair shops are experiencing a rush of customers as homeowners prepare snow blowers for winter weather expected this weekend ...

Grist reports on the challenges of banning gas-powered leaf blowers, despite rising support and health concerns, highlighted by actress Cate Blanchett's activism.

Small preparation can help prevent big problems during winter weather ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Everyone plays a key role within work spaces, and maintenance employees are no exception.

The cold and the snow can lead to all sorts of problems for your home. We’re talking about everything from frozen pipes to ...

RECENTLY, I SHARED a story with my family at the dinner table, as I’m wont to do, and my teenage daughter Camille said, “Oh, more dad lore!” Apparently my kids refer to the crazy stories I’ve ...

Warm up before you work. Just like you should warm up before a gym workout, stretching and warming up your muscles before you ...

If the corporate and political powers carry on with business as usual, such growth will end in chaotic, violent collapse. Stan Cox This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top ...