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Snow Joe is competitive in the electric tool market, with several snow blower models built for clearing paths, decks,...

Every year, the Farmers’ Almanac releases its winter forecast for the country. They offer both a general forecast for...

Home maintenance means more than keeping up with indoor projects. For matters of curb appeal and changing seasons, ha...

Ego Power+ has entered the electric snow blower market with a model designed to tackle big storms. In a side-by-side ...

This week, several states in the US may experience a white Christmas after all. Several news outlets are reporting an...

Millions of people in the United States depend on the melting of mountain snowpack for hydropower, irrigation, and dr...

With winter comes snow and ice—covering the grass, on the walkways, and all over car windows. When you walk out to yo...

When snow falls, kids rejoice and break out their sleds—adults, on the other hand, reach for their snow shovels. But ...

If you missed the boat on all the Black Friday savings this past weekend, don't worry: Cyber Monday is your last chan...

A lot of places in the United States have already experienced their first snowfalls of the year. But even if your dri...

Earlier this fall, we shared winter forecast predictions on Bob Vila that included heavy snowfall. Then just before T...

While just about any snow blower can remove snow from a paved driveway or sidewalk, not all are suitable for use on a...

Shake, shiver, and shovel. According to the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast, that’s what many of us will be doing du...

Most homeowners and DIYers like the idea of getting more than one use out of their tools. It can help them justify a ...

Snow removal is an essential chore during the winter months, but removing ice and snow on your own is tiring—and coul...

Getting through winter can be tough, especially if you live in a part of the country that gets heavy snowfall. Many r...

While many of us often think of ATVs strictly as outdoor recreational vehicles, for those with larger properties, the...

When strong winter storms hit, many people stay safe and warm indoors until the poor weather has cleared up. However,...

Typical Range: $48 to $179 National Average: $113Living in an area with cold and snowy winters means snow removal ...

A snow blower is a vital machine for homeowners who live in regions prone to heavy snowfall—it makes all the differen...

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 ...

Those who live in areas where snow falls throughout the winter may marvel at its beauty, but dread the work it brings...

While it may not seem very important when you first think about it, the roof pitch is actually a key measurement for ...

Clearing a snow-covered sidewalk or driveway after a fresh snowfall can be a back-breaking chore. While a full-size, ...

Toro Power Max Snowthrowers are designed to make the tough, time-consuming chore of cleaning up a lot of snow comfort...

Snow blowers make light work of heavy snow, saving backs and shoulders from the strains of shoveling. However, snow w...

Wet snow can weigh as much as 21 pounds per square foot, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)....

When the weather turns chilly and heavy snow blankets a home’s driveway, shoveling snow becomes a routine task. Altho...

Even a small amount of solid ice can be treacherous on the walking and driving areas outside your home. Removing it w...

When there’s snow on the ground for shoveling, it can be tempting to run out and buy a snow blower. After all, they d...

There are times when the weather gets so uncomfortably cold that it feels impossible to keep warm. At a football game...

A soft layer of pristine snow on the ground is beautiful—until you remember you’ll have to shovel the sidewalk and dr...

Work doesn't stop just because the temperature drops, but getting jobs done in the cold can be downright painful with...

Removing snow from your driveway the old-fashioned way might not be fun, but it’s a good-for-the-earth way to clean u...

Today’s snow removal machines make quick work of clearing the white stuff from driveways and sidewalks—saving your ba...

When you're driving on the coldest, most blustery days of winter, stow these items in your car and you'll be ready for just about any problems the weather may bring.

When I lived in a New York City apartment building, I never thought about shoveling snow. We had a wonderful superint...

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.

When weather stations predict frigid temperatures and record snowfall, concerns rise that roofs may not make it the f...

To avoid maintenance misfortunes, it's important that you prep your house for winter. Certain spots might be obvious—like cleaning the gutters—but chances are you...

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...

After a long winter, the return of songbirds and colorful splashes of early blooming bulbs are welcome signs of sprin...

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.

Shoveling snow is a pesky chore that can literally be a pain in the back, but, for many folks, it’s necessary just to...

This article has been brought to you by SupplyHouse. com. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. If you’re...

Q: After our first snow of the season, I got the snow blower out of the shed but the darn thing wouldn’t start. It ra...

If you’ve ever parked your car outside during an onslaught of sleet or a frigid winter’s night, you’re familiar with ...

You can’t stop the cold weather from coming, but you can be ready when it hits. Before the temperatures plummet, take these 8 precautions to winter-proof your car...

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...

Follow these tips to ensure your home and family are ready for the snowy conditions.

We want our driveways and walks not to be the scene of injury during the long, icy winter. But if you're taking the p...

Icicles: They're a natural part of winter's beauty. But if you're a homeowner, it's crucial to recognize that for all...

Winter storms sometimes have a way of sneaking up on us. If that happens, and you get another surprise—no ice melt on...

A dirty, grimy windshield is bad enough, but nothing will slow you down more than one covered in ice and snow. Using ...

Some folks consider the winter to be their favorite season. But very few do not dread the task of shoveling the walk ...

Of all the hazards that strike fear into the heart of the average homeowner, surely ice dams must rank near the top o...

For kids, nothing beats the thrill of the first snowy day of the season. While they get busy building a snowman, you ...

When the snow started to pile up on handyman Bill Bachand's roof, he did what any responsible homeowner would do: run...

The first snowfall of the season can be beautiful, but it won't be long before it buries your driveway and walkway. Having the right snow blower at the ready will...

If you live in an area of the country with cold winters, you are likely familiar with ice dams. These are the ridges ...

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...

When it comes to snow on the roof, how much is too much? That depends a lot on the way your roof was constructed. mp3...

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 ...

Though winter's worst storms are likely yet to come, many homeowners around the country have already had ample opport...

There are plenty of ways — short of moving to Miami — that you can keep ice and snow under control this winter. For a stress-free season, rely on some improved pr...

The severity of this winter has surprised many parts of the country. With more storms on the way, many homeowners are...

The minute winter arrives, my kids are dying to put on their snow boots to go sledding and build snowmen. That is, as...

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...

I remember that as I child I loved to wake up on wintry mornings to find icicles hanging off the house. I’d check eve...

Before You BuyWhether you call it a snow blower or a snow thrower, before you shell out for one this winter, make sur...

What Are Ice Dams?Many homeowners in the northern United States are all too familiar with ice dams. These are thick a...

'Tis the season for snowblowing, and it’s no joke that hundreds of emergency room visits each winter are caused by u...

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