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Clear Driveways and Walkways With the Snow Joe Single-Stage Snow Blower
Snow blowers come in a number of different styles. Shoppers will encounter both electric and gas models, plus single-...
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5 Snow Blower Safety Tips to Follow Before It's Too Late
Winter storms can be stunning to watch, but after the snow has hit the ground, homeowners need to worry about clearin...
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Snowstorm vs. Ice Storm vs. Freezing Rain: Key Differences and How to Prepare at Home
Winter storms impact most parts of the country, and present a wide spectrum of challenges across various regions of t...
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The $20 Car Tool Every Driver Needs This Winter
Driving a vehicle with icy windows and snow on the hood and roof is dangerous, and safe drivers will want to clear th...
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Deal Alert: This Snow Joe Snow Blower Is On Sale for Under $200
As winter storms continue to impact much of the United States, it's important to be prepared. Ensuring you're equippe...
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Don't Get Caught In The Cold: Our Favorite Generators Are Up to $1,000 Off Right Now
Winter storms are impacting much of the United States right now, and more is on the way with January and February bei...
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If You Get One Thing Before the Storm, We Recommend This Electric Snow Shovel—And It's on Sale
Winter storm Gerri and winter storm Heather are expected to impact much of the United States this week and next. Snow...
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Snow-Covered Gravel Has Met Its Match With the Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890
Freezing temps and potentially icy surfaces can make snow-blowing a driveway a challenging task–even if the driveway ...
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Last-Minute Winter Storm Preparation: Buy These Snow Essentials Online and Pick Up Today
 With severe winter weather threatening many parts of the United States, it’s important to be prepared. January 2024 ...
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We Wanted To Melt Ice Safely, So We Tested Natural Rapport Pet-Safe Ice Melt.
Ice melt is a tricky product to test and review. Some of the most potent formulas are also the harshest and most corr...
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Keep Your Roof Clear of Snow With the Avalanche! Roof Rake Combo
Looking for a reliable snow roof rake that offers a combination of value and performance? I tested nine different roo...
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Give Shoveling an Electric Boost With the Greenworks 80V Electric Snow Shovel
Electric snow shovels are a relatively new product, and they are a serious game changer for anyone who needs help man...
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6 Pool Care Tips for Winter Snow and Ice
Chances are, you’re not looking to take a dip in your backyard pool when it is cold, snowy, and icy outside. However,...
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How to Prep Your Attic for Winter
Chances are that you don’t spend a lot of time hanging out in your attic. So, when you’re thinking about all the thin...
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2023 Snowfall Predictions: Where Will We See Flakes and Flurries?
Cold air is coming, but are you going to see any snow this year? The Old Farmer’s Almanac just released its winter fo...
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The Best Cheap Snow Blowers of 2023
Snow blowers can be major investments, but for those who only need to clear small areas or who live in regions with i...
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12 Types of Shovels Every Homeowner Should Know
Shovels are designed for digging, scooping, pushing, and tossing, though not every shovel is equally suited to each o...
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Snow Joe 48V iON+ 18-Inch Cordless Snow Blower Review: Is it Reliable?
Snow Joe is competitive in the electric tool market, with several snow blower models built for clearing paths, decks,...
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6 Places Where the Farmers' Almanac Winter Forecast Is Proving True
Every year, the Farmers’ Almanac releases its winter forecast for the country. They offer both a general forecast for...
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The Best Lawn and Garden Products Tested in 2022
Home maintenance means more than keeping up with indoor projects. For matters of curb appeal and changing seasons, ha...
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Ego Snow Blower Review: Does the SNT2405 Deliver?
Ego Power+ has entered the electric snow blower market with a model designed to tackle big storms. In a side-by-side ...
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The 5 Best Things to Pick Up at Home Depot Before a Snowstorm
This week, several states in the US may experience a white Christmas after all. Several news outlets are reporting an...
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How to Turn Snow Into Useful Water Reserves
Millions of people in the United States depend on the melting of mountain snowpack for hydropower, irrigation, and dr...
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5 Things You Can Use When You Don't Have an Ice Scraper
With winter comes snow and ice—covering the grass, on the walkways, and all over car windows. When you walk out to yo...
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How to Remove Snow From a Driveway Without a Shovel: 7 Solutions That Work
When snow falls, kids rejoice and break out their sleds—adults, on the other hand, reach for their snow shovels. But ...
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13 Last-Minute Cyber Monday Snow Blower Deals You Can Still Shop
If you missed the boat on all the Black Friday savings this past weekend, don't worry: Cyber Monday is your last chan...
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Stock Up On Winter Storm Gear During These Great Black Friday Sales
Earlier this fall, we shared winter forecast predictions on Bob Vila that included heavy snowfall. Then just before T...
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Plow Through Powder With the Best Snow Blowers for Gravel Driveways, Tested
While just about any good snow blower can remove snow from a paved driveway or sidewalk, not all are suitable for use...
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The Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Loads of Snow After an Exceptionally Dry Summer
Shake, shiver, and shovel. According to the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast, that’s what many of us will be doing du...
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The Best Lawn Mower Snow Blower Combos
Most homeowners and DIYers like the idea of getting more than one use out of their tools. It can help them justify a ...
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The Best Snow Removal Services of 2024
Snow removal is an essential chore during the winter months, but removing ice and snow can be tiring (especially for ...
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25 Hilarious Snow Plow Names That Make This Weather Worth It
Getting through winter can be tough, especially if you live in a part of the country that gets heavy snowfall. Many r...
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Reviewing the 7 Best ATV Snow Plow Blades of 2023
While many of us often think of ATVs strictly as outdoor recreational vehicles, for those with larger properties, the...
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6 Ways to Melt Ice Without Salt or Ice Melt
When strong winter storms hit, many people stay safe and warm indoors until the poor weather has cleared up. However,...
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How Much Does Snow Removal Cost?
Highlights The typical cost range for snow removal is between $40 and $450, with an average cost of $200. Snow blow...
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11 Snow Blower Mistakes to Avoid This Winter
A snow blower is a vital machine for homeowners who live in regions prone to heavy snowfall—it makes all the differen...
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The 50 Best Products for Surviving Winter
Don't let the cold weather ruin your winter. Instead, enjoy the season with these simple yet genius buys to keep you warmer, safer, and prepared for whatever the ...
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5 Ways Shoveling Snow Can Be Detrimental to Your Health
Those who live in areas where snow falls throughout the winter may marvel at its beauty, but dread the work it brings...
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6 Important Things Homeowners Should Know About Roof Pitch
While it may not seem very important when you first think about it, the roof pitch is actually a key measurement for ...
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The Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers for Clearing Snow, Tested
Clearing a snow-covered sidewalk or driveway after a fresh snowfall can be a back-breaking chore. While a full-size t...
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Toro Recalls $1,200 Snow Thrower—Learn How to Get Yours Repaired for Free to Avoid Serious Injury
Toro Power Max Snowthrowers are designed to make the tough, time-consuming chore of cleaning up a lot of snow comfort...
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The Best Tested Nonstick Sprays to Keep Snow Blowers Running Smoothly
Snowblowers make life much easier when a big storm hits. They save you time and energy while lessening the sore muscl...
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The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested
Wet snow can weigh as much as 21 pounds per square foot, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),...
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How to Hire the Best Snow Removal Service After Searching ‘Snow Removal Near Me’
When the weather turns chilly and heavy snow blankets a home’s driveway, shoveling snow becomes a routine task. Altho...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Using Ice Melt
Even a small amount of solid ice can be treacherous on the walking and driving areas outside your home. Removing it w...
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The Best Ice Melts for Slip-Free Hardscaping, Tested
When the weather turns chilly, most people pull out the heavy coats, rugged boots, and, of course, ice melts—the firs...
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The 10 Best Snow Blowers for Driveways and Sidewalks, Tested and Reviewed
When there’s snow on the ground, it can be tempting to run out and buy a snow blower. After all, they do make short w...
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The Best Heated Jackets of 2023
There are times when the weather gets so uncomfortably cold that it feels impossible to keep warm. At a football game...
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The Best Electric Snow Shovels to Make Winter Cleanup Easier Based on Our Extensive Tests
Designed with electric augers that can throw snow 20 feet or more, electric snow shovels can help you breeze through ...
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The Best Winter Work Gloves of 2023, According to Testing
Work doesn't stop just because the temperature drops, but getting jobs done in the cold can be downright painful with...
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The Best Snow Shovels for Safely Moving Ice and Snow, Tested
Removing snow from the driveway the old-fashioned way might not be fun, but it’s a good-for-the-Earth way to clear dr...
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What's the Difference? Snow Blower vs. Snow Thrower
Today’s snow removal machines make quick work of clearing the white stuff from driveways and sidewalks—saving your ba...
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Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips
When I lived in a New York City apartment building, I never thought about shoveling snow. We had a wonderful superint...
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The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow
Make sure you’ve got some of these tried and true tools to help you combat the ice and snow Old Man Winter dishes out this season.
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How Much Snow Can a Roof Hold?
When weather stations predict frigid temperatures and record snowfall, concerns rise that roofs may not make it the f...
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10 Surprising Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Ice and Snow
What do you do when the weather outside is frightful, but you still need to get out and go to work, school or shopping? Snow and ice removal is a major hassle and...
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This Lawn Fungus Might Be Lurking Beneath the Snow in Your Yard
After a long winter, the return of songbirds and colorful splashes of early blooming bulbs are welcome signs of sprin...
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23 Brilliant Hacks to Help You Weather Winter
Preparing for winter doesn’t have to be a chore! Read on for 23 fun and fast DIY ways to keep your home warm and weatherproof, no matter what the season brings.
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Sick of Shoveling? The Pros and Cons of Heated Driveways
Shoveling snow is an onerous chore that can literally be a pain in the back, but for many folks it’s a necessity if t...
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All About Outdoor Radiant Heating Systems
This article has been brought to you by SupplyHouse. com. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. If you’re...
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Here's What to Do When Your Snow Blower Won't Start
Q: After the first snow of the season, I took the snow blower out of the shed but it wouldn’t start. It ran fine the ...
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How To: Defrost a Windshield
If you’ve ever parked your car outside during an onslaught of sleet or a frigid winter’s night, you’re familiar with ...
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8 Clever Hacks for How to Shovel Snow
Dig the big shovel out of the garage and rev up the snow blower, because snow is on the way. These tricks and hacks for how to shovel snow will help you conquer t...
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Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP
Follow these tips to ensure your home and family are ready for the snowy conditions.
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This Cheap, Homemade De-icer Recipe Will Clear Your Frosty Windshield in Minutes
Raise your hand: Have you pulled out of your driveway lately with a frost-covered windshield, hoping that the defrost...
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All You Need to Know About De-icing Systems
Of all the hazards that strike fear into the heart of the average homeowner, surely ice dams must rank near the top o...
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Genius! DIY a Roof Rake with Hardware Store Supplies
When the snow started to pile up on handyman Bill Bachand's roof, he did what any responsible homeowner would do: run...
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3 Ways to Make Your Own Ice Melt
Solid ice can bring your everyday life to a grinding halt, if you don't have the means to get rid of it. Sure, you re...
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8 Quick Tips for Solving Winter Woes
Winter brings snowmen, sledding, and toasty evenings by the fire. It also brings a special set of maintenance issues that require a homeowner's attention. Proper ...
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8 Innovative Snow Shovels to Help You Clear the Path
With winter weather on the way, the hunt for the best snow shovel continues! Keep the snow—and backache—at bay this winter with one of these smart, ergonomic snow...
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Redesigning the Third Floor
Bob meets with architect Gregory Rochlin to discuss the third-floor structural redesign.
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