Those once-brilliant autumn leaves can sure start looking dingy once they pile up in your yard. And considering the wind, rain and snow that parts of the country have seen already, your leaf cleanup timeframe may be over before you know it. Get your rakes, leaf-blowers and (my new favorite) leaf vacuums right here:

I for one just bought the Toro Rake and Vac from HomeDepot.com. It's a leaf blower, vacuum and shredder all rolled into one. And it costs less than $50. You'll also find dozens of other essential leaf-management tools on HomeDepot.com. And you'll earn a 2% ConsumerClub.com rebate while you're at it.

Sears.com is another trustworthy source for all things related to leaf removal. Pick up a powerful blower, vacuum or a "gutter kit" to help you get all those extra leaves stuck in the street. You won't believe all the models you have to choose from. Sears.com also has a wonderful selection of rakes. Gather up everything you can to take advantage of the 1% ConsumerClub.com rebate here.