Last year, my husband removed 27 bushes from our yard, but we still have 42 more. Every year in November (when Texas autumn begins), I watch from my office window as each leaf that falls adds one more item to my to-do list. But a simple porch clean would mean: going to the garage, pulling out the leaf blower, trying to find the battery, discovering the battery is dead after my husband’s latest project, setting it to charge, going back to work, forgetting to blow off the porch. And the cycle repeats.
And another leaf falls.
But this handheld leaf blower from Tornado Pro has been a game changer. It’s compact, portable and gets the job done quickly. Right now, Fox readers can get it for 20% off.
Original price: $74.99
The Tornado Pro handheld leaf blower has a sliding toggle so that you control how much power you are using. It is small enough to grab quickly and clean, then store in your office drawer when finished. Right now, Fox readers can get an exclusive discount: Buy one blower for 20% off, two to get 50% off the second blower, or three to get a third blower for free.
It also has a built-in flashlight which can be set to stay on or blink, so work can get done even as the nights get longer. The battery can be removed to use as a power source, and it charges in 45 minutes.
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The noise: The first time I turned on the blower, I was in the kitchen. In the enclosed space, the noise was jarring. However, once I took it outside and turned it on again, the noise dissipated in the open air.
The charging cord: The cord is USB to USB-C, with no cube to plug in to the wall. This isn’t a problem for me since my desk has a connection port, but if you want to plug it into the wall, you will have to find a cube for it.
The power: The power level was perfect for cleaning up my porch or blowing goldfish snacks out of the back seat of the car, but it’s not ideal for heavier yard work. If you are looking for a heavy-duty option for the yard, consider the Kobalt electric leaf blower — another Fox reader favorite.