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 blowers are available in cordless, gas, and electric-powered models. Cordless Featuring rechargeable batteries, cordless models are ideal for use in tight spaces where you need freedom to move or for small yards.
Backpack blowers are a step up from handheld in terms of power. Most, if not all are powered by gasoline. They typically run from 400 to just over 700 cfm while pushing air speeds of 200 mph. If you have an acre of land or more you will probably want to invest in one of these.