In 2009, the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future reported that in 18 states, including Connecticut, more than an half of the public school teachers were 50 or older, with the average teacher retirement age that year at 59.
Leaf Blower Types. Handheld: Handheld leaf blowers are the most common type for people interested in cleaning up leaves around a home. Backpack: Backpack leaf blowers are ideal for commercial or heavy-duty uses. Blowers with leaf vacuums: Some types of leaf blowers can convert into vacuums. This gives people the option to pick up and mulch light debris. Walk-behind blowers: Walk-behind blowers are ideal for heavy-duty cleanup jobs.
Gas-powered wheeled blowers don't require a mix of fuel of oil, but they can't vacuum or shred like most other leaf blowers can. They weight 100-plus pounds, so they can be harder to maneuver uphill and on sharp turns. They are expensive and noisy, and usually require 8 square feet of storage space. cordless electric leaf blower may cost a little more, typically between $75 and $100. Gas leaf blowers vary in price extensively, with some models costing as little as $100 and much as $1,500.