No one likes autumn leaves more than I do. But removing them from my lawn -- via rakes, leaf blowers, etc. -- has never been among my favorite fall activities! But if we have to remove these leaves, we might as well weigh our various options, right? I focus on leaf blowers in this resource because they are a popular choice. But for those looking to explore alternatives to leaf blowers, I do mention a couple of other gadgets. Of course, the old-fashioned alternative to leaf blowers, the good, old rake, boasts 3 advantages: it's quiet, enviro-friendly and cheap!