Leaf Blower Ideas

Remove Leaves from Gutter

• Removing leaves and other debris from your gutters can be tricky because of their height. You must usually use a ladder, and it may be difficult to see inside the gutters to locate the clumps of leaves. When the leaves are damp and become stuck to the gutter, the job can be even harder. Using a leaf blower makes the task much easier because the high air pressure blows the leaves free and out of the gutter. Even if the blower doesn't remove the leaves entirely, you can easily gather the leaves once they've been blown free inside the gutters. Because you must stand on a ladder to reach your gutters, a backpack-style leaf blower is the best tool for this job.

Clearing Snow

• Clearing off your front steps or car after a snowstorm can be a time-consuming process, which is a problem if you're in a hurry to get to work or school. However, if the snow is light, use the leaf blower to clean off your front path or car. Point the blower at the snow pile and use a back-and-forth motion to blow it to either side of the path, steps or your car windows.

Cleaning Car

• When cleaning your car, vacuuming the inside can be a time-consuming, tedious chore. Instead, use your leaf blower to blast the car with air and remove any debris and trash that may be hidden beneath the seats, inside storage pockets and in other hard-to-reach spots. Keep all of the car's doors open so the dirt and debris are blown outside and not back into the car. You can also use your leaf blower to clean out your trunk after you've been hauling plants, lumber or other items that create debris.

Dry Floor

• If you hose down your garage floors, patio, driveway or walkway to clean them, the water can linger for quite some time. Standing water is not only unsightly, but it can attract insects and also weaken concrete surfaces and the mortar that holds stone or tiled surfaces together. Use your leaf blower to help dry the areas more quickly, so there are no puddles and the surface isn't damaged.