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 handheld blowers have no cord like electric handheld blowers, but they weigh a little more, usually between 7 and 12 pounds. They have a pull-cord engine starter, require regular tune-ups and are loud enough to warrant hearing protection. 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.