Editorial Policy

My reviews are research-based. I collect the specifications and any independent test data, compare the sources, show where they disagree, and say what I couldn’t verify. Most of these blowers haven’t been tested by me, and each review says so.

What “research-based” means

When I review a blower, I work from published evidence instead of claiming experience I don’t have. I look for sources in this order:

1. The manufacturer’s product page, manual, and warranty policy
2. Independent tests that publish measurements, such as blowing force, noise, and runtime
3. Retailer and dealer listings, for what’s in the box and which version is sold
4. Owner reviews, read for patterns and not quoted as proof

I don’t copy other sites’ text, I don’t invent test results, and I don’t say I used a product when I didn’t. If I do test one, I’ll say what I did and add my own notes and photos.

When sources disagree

Specs often differ between the manufacturer, a dealer, and a test. Weight, noise, and runtime are the usual ones. Instead of quietly picking a number, I show each figure, name its source, and add a note on why it may differ. Every review has a “Figures that vary by source” table for this. You can see one in my EGO LB5302 review.

How scores work

Each review ends in an editorial score out of 10. It’s my judgment, not a lab result, and it isn’t based on hands-on testing unless the review says it is. Every page explains what raised the score and what lowered it, so you can disagree with the reasoning and still use the facts.

What I cover

I focus on cordless, battery-powered leaf blowers and the batteries and kits that go with them. I pick models that buyers actually look for and that have enough published data to say something useful. Near-duplicates, such as a bare tool and its kit, share one page so you don’t have to read the same review twice. If you’d like a model covered, send me its name.

Independence and money

The site earns commissions from Amazon links. That gives me a reason to want clicks, so I keep reviews honest in other ways: I list weaknesses, flag what I couldn’t verify, and point you to a different blower when it fits better. I don’t accept payment for a review or a score. If a company ever sends me a product, I’ll say so in the review. The full details are in my Affiliate Disclosure.

Tools

I use search tools and AI software to help find sources, organize the data, and draft text. I check the figures against the sources they’re credited to, and I decide what gets published and what score a blower gets.

Updates and corrections

Specs, kits, and availability change. I recheck important pages from time to time and change the “Last updated” date only when something real has changed, so the date means what it says.

If you spot a mistake, tell me and, if you can, link the source. I check it against the manufacturer and independent data and fix the page when the correction holds up. If an error could have changed a buying decision, I’ll note the correction on the page.

Charts, diagrams, and images

Charts and diagrams are made for this site from the figures cited on the page. When I use an image from a manufacturer or another source, I credit it. I don’t copy photos from other review sites.

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