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2w ago
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Best Overall Snow Blower EGO 24 XP Cordless Snow Blower
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Pros:
Sturdy construction
Quiet
No gas, oil or hard starts
Long throwing distance
Cons:
Expensive
Overkill for some users
The EGO 24″ XP cordless snow blower is my new bestie for snow blowing. As a long-time fan of powerful, gasoline-powered snow blowers, Ive been constantly amazed by the power produced by battery-powered machinesparticularly snow blowers that require an enormous amount of power. The Ego d ..read more
Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
2M ago
In a love/hate relationship with winter? Well, dont let the thought of shoveling snow get you down. We found the right tool for the job. The Earthwise 16-inch Electric Corded Snow Shovel is so easy (and, dare we say, fun?) to use, that youll look forward to the next snowfall. While manual snow removal can be a chore, this miniature electric snow blower takes the exhaustion out of the equation.
Ive had my eye on electric snow shovels for a few years but wondered how well they actually worked, so I splurged on a cordless snow blower instead. It was a great solution for the driveway, but I still ..read more
Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
3M ago
Some of us love winter and some of us not so much. Regardless of your preference for the white stuff that falls from the sky, there’s a chore that most of us will agree is less than desirableclearing snow from paths, sidewalks and driveways. If you’re like me, you see the snow and think, “I’ll bang out that snow clearing in oh, say, 20 minutes.” Then 45 minutes later you’re still at it while the snow is sticking to the shovel, your back is hurting and often more snow is falling. Fear not snow-clearing warriors, help is on the way. Read on for my EGO snow blower review.
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Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
3M ago
The Greenworks Cordless Snow Blower is a 40v cordless snowblower with a small but powerful 16-inch clearing width. At first, it seemed like any other snow blower until I tested it on some of my least favorite conditions: wet and heavy snow! This machine capably kept up with its larger siblings, and my fondness for it grew as I cleared my driveway of the seemingly impenetrable masses of snow and ice.
What is the Greenworks snow blower?
The Greenworks snow blower is a single-stage snow blower, meaning that it uses only an auger that touches the ground to remove the snow. In a two-stage blower ..read more
Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
3M ago
Picture this: The first snowfall, and you’re ready with puffy coats, sleds, skis and, of course, the notorious snow shovels. Cue the sad horn, because what initially seems like a manageable task turns into an icy odyssey. After 45 minutes of battling snow that has somehow transformed from light and fluffy to leaden, your hands and feet are frozen and your back is staging a revolt. The struggle is real, my friends.
But wait, there’s a hero in this snowy tale: the Worx Nitro cordless snow blower. Bid farewell to the drama of freezing extremities and drenched clothing. This cordless wonder is he ..read more
Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
4M ago
I grew up in rural northern Michigan. With every heavy snowstorm, my dad spent hours clearing the driveway with his snow shovel. When he finally caved and purchased a snow blower, everything changed! These dad-approved snow blower deals minimize chore time and allot more hours for merrymaking.
Top Snow Blower Deals Yardmax Gas Snow Blower
The Yardmax gas snow blower uses gas to plow its way through snow with six different speeds and two backwards blowing options. Evade frustrating fire-up failures with an easy-start, electric push button. The 24-inch snow removal width combined with two-wheel ..read more
Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
1y ago
The Best Snow Joe Deals at Walmart Snow Joe Walk-Behind Snow Blower
Take advantage of the bargain of the century when you pick up the Editor-tested Snow Joe iON+ walk-behind snow blower during Walmart’s Snow Joe sale. Fire up the four high-capacity 24V batteries at the touch of a button after charging them with the two included rapid-charging dual-port chargers.
Clear a 21-inch wide by 12-inch deep path in a single pass. An adjustable chute makes it easy to throw snow in any direction, and LED lights illuminate your way in the early hours or after twilight. Snag the set on sale for $200 off ..read more
Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
1y ago
Stretch
Snow shoveling is physically demanding. Like any strenuous activity, you should stretch your muscles properly before you start.
Stretch your upper and lower body, including your back and core. Arm, shoulder and leg swings, along with back rotations, are important exercises before snow removal, according to Barclay Physical Therapy, which includes instructions on its websites ..read more
Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
1y ago
Rotate Seasonal Items
Before winter even starts take some time to push summer items such as the lawn mower, garden tools and hoses to the back of the garage, and winter items such as shovels and salt to a spot that’s easier to get to. You can also move sports gear such as soccer and basketballs to the back and sleds and skis forward ..read more
Family Handyman » Snow Blowers
1y ago
Snow Broom
Snow doesn’t stand a chance against a snow broom, which will make quick work of snow that has piled up on your car this winter. The Snow Broom from Snow Joe extends from 33 to 52 inches to get to all those hard-to-reach spots with minimal strain.
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