Editor’s Picks: The 12 Best Tools to Combat Snow and Ice

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While winter does have its upsides—cozy fires, hot chocolate, snow days—for many of us, having to deal with all the snow is a battle of unpleasant proportions. Here are the tools you need to help you win the fight—the implements that will help you vanquish the ice and snow in no time, so you can retreat back inside your nice warm home.

If you already have a shovel you like, make it even better by attaching this removable handle that helps you grip the shovel in a hand position that’s proven to reduce back strain. The versatile attachment can work with virtually any shovel.

True Temper’s 18-inch Ergonomic Mountain Mover Snow Shovel is great for both shoveling and pushing snow. Its ergonomic handle has an oversized grip, which makes this shovel easier to use and puts less strain on your back.

When snow melts and then freezes again on your roof, it can form ice dams, layers of ice that can damage your roof and gutters. Prevent ice dams from forming by removing snow with a roof rake. The Avalanche’s super-long handle and unique plastic sheeting let you do all the work safely from the ground.
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The telescoping Snow Joe broom and ice scraper combo is the perfect tool to keep in your trunk during the winter season. Its 18-inch foam broom head will push snow off your car without damaging it. The telescoping arm allows you to access hard to reach spots, and the ice scraper on the opposite end makes switching tasks to clean your windshield easy. It comes apart for convenient storage.

The Ames 7-inch Forged Sidewalk Scraper will help you break up tough ice on walkways and paths in a hurry. In the growing season, it will chop tree roots and weeds. With a 15-year warranty, you can feel comfortable investing in this versatile piece of maintenance equipment.

No other snow shovel fits so easily in the trunk of your car. The Suncast Telescoping Auto Shovel collapses for easy storage, but opens up to a full 38-inch handle when you need to move snow. The graphite blade allows snow to easily slip off, getting you on your way faster.

Of course, if you really want to win the war against winter, nothing beats a snow blower. The Worx 40V 20″ Cordless Snow Blower Power Share is the Best Bang for the Buck selection in our tested guide to the best electric snow blowers, and is easy to assemble and operate. With LED lights for clearing snow in low light and a dual battery charging port, it delivers great value at this price point.

Protect yourself while blowing snow with Arnold’s Universal Cab attachment for 2- and 3-stage snow blowers. The durable clear vinyl and heavy-duty fabric will shelter you from chilling wind and snow.

Everyone should have ice melt on hand during winter, so they’re ready for nasty weather when it comes. Natural Rapport Pet Friendly Ice Melt is eco-friendly, and safer for pets, concrete, and your yard. Made in the USA, and the Best Overall pick in our tested guide to the best ice melts.

The Spot Spreader allows you to sprinkle salt or ice melt for an even application rather than dumping a large clump in one spot. It adjusts for multiple opening sizes to accommodate a wide range of materials. It doubles as a grass seed or fertilizer spreader during the growing season so you can get year-round use out of it.

The Snowcaster wheeled snow shovel’s design makes it 50 percent more efficient than a traditional snow shovel. Its 36-inch-wide blade and wheels allow you to push the snow without lifting, reducing strain on your back.

You can clear a lot of snow fast with Garant’s 24-inch Sleigh Shovel. Ideal for a long driveway, its wide, deep blade has a large capacity, and its ergonomic handle makes snow removal easier on your back.

 

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