Three tools from Homelite are designed to make fall yard cleanup more efficient.
The Vac Attack II blows, vacuums and mulches. It can turn 12 bags of leaves into a bag of mulch. It has an air speed of 200 mph and weighs only 10 pounds. Price: $99.
The Backpacker can be worn like a backpack to lighten the load. It has a variable-speed trigger and also has a 200 mph air speed. Price: $169.
The Yard Broom II is lightweight and can be used for cleaning up lawn clippings on sidewalks, removing debris from decks, and doing small leaf-cleaning jobs. Price: $79.