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Cold Weather & Cardiovascular Health

The annual ending certainly entails drops in temperatures and the much awaited, or rather dreaded, snowfall in various areas. As beautiful as this phenomenon is, heaps of this white dust calls for some extra labor. For majority of the population, shoveling snow might not be that much of a strain; but for some, this task […]

How Does a Snow Blower Work?

Parts of a Snow Blower A snow blower consists of several different parts, which work together to help you clear snow from your property. A spinning auger, powered by a motor pushes snow into a discharge chute. The power of the engine shoots out the snow to the side and out of the way. Here […]

What Size Snow Blower Do I Need?

If you’re confused by the many different sizes & types of snow blowers available, read on & we’ll demystify the options for you. Once you’ve made your mind up, have a look at our guides to the best cordless snow blower, the best electric snow blower and the best gas snow blower. Inlet Height When […]

Snow Blowers: Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the snow blower related questions we come across most often. After you’ve read through them, don’t forget to read our reviews of the best cordless snow blower, corded electric snow blower, and gas snow blower!Do I Need A Snow Blower Or A Shovel?There are quite a few factors to consider when […]

Electric vs Gas Snow Blowers

The three main types of snow blowers you can invest in this winter are corded electric, cordless electric and gas-powered blowers. Although they have their advantages and disadvantages, they’re all powerful, capable devices for blowing snow out of your driveway and walkways. To help you choose which one to go with, follow our guide comparing the […]

The Best Cordless Snow Blower – 2019

With winter on the way, if you live in an area that receives a lot of snow, you might be dreading the upcoming task of clearing your driveway and sidewalks. Having lived for a while in an area with frequent & heavy snowfalls, for me the novelty of getting up at 6am on a cold […]

The Best Gas Snow Blower – 2019

While corded electric and cordless snow blowers are becoming more capable each year, for many people the only realistic option for clearing snow from sidewalks, driveways and yards is a gas snow blower.While they are generally more expensive, both to buy and to maintain, than electric snow blowers (though not always), decent gas snow blowers […]

How To Clear Snow Using A Leaf Blower

There are many ways to clear snow, but some methods are much more efficient than others. While the traditional standard tool of choice would be a snow blower, snow shovel or rake, there are a few non conventional options that work just as efficiently, if not more so. For example, one of the best ways […]

How To Dig A Car Out Of Snow Using A Snow Shovel

Digging the car out of the snow using a snow shovel might sound easier that it really is. Instead of wasting time and pushing yourself to exhaustion trying to get the car free from that show pile, consider these tips for using your snow shovel properly.Reducing Your Shoveling WorkloadRather than exerting extra effort to dig […]

How To Shovel Snow From Your Driveway

With snow soon to be in the forecast, now is the time for you to get familiar with some tips on properly clearing your driveway. These snow shoveling tips are designed to reduce your workload and keep you healthy at the same time.Preparing to Shovel the SnowBefore you plan on shoveling snow in the driveway, […]

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