Others require clear bags for leaf pick up. Make sure you know your town’s instructions so you get your leaves removed without hassle. The News & Observer has compiled a list of Triangle towns ...

You can purchase another caddie separately for even more storage. You can also buy reusable leaf collection bags if you prefer. This tough blade mulches everything that crosses its path.

The former propels air out of the nozzle to move leaves, while the latter sucks them up and deposits them in a collection bag. Many leaf vacuums also have a mulcher, which chops up the leaves for ...