"DAVID ALLEN" wrote in message
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Can anyone recommend a make and model of residential (not commercial) leaf
blower/vacuum?

Homelite makes a fair blower for about 80 dollars. If your only going to use
it a couple hours a month then I would suggest it. If your going to use your
blower 5 plus hours per month then I would suggest an echo blower. Homedepo
has echos for about 150 dollars. As far as vacs go, I personaly dislike
them. They tend to clog up and you end up breathing lots of dust, fungi and
mold...... your choice though.