Ordinary snow shovels are terrible at getting under compacted (think walked or driven on) snow. They’re useless on ice or frozen snow. If you only get snow on one side of the T-Shaped blade, it’s so out-of-balance that the thing simply spins out of your hand. They’re no good for “plowing” light snow. They’re flexible and fragile and the handles break easily
Related Posts
On the fence about buying a snow blower—or snow thrower—as some people I’ve never met call them? I can see why. They’re not cheap. And…
Just a few DIY insulation tips can make a big difference. Get your DIY on to make your home more comfortable for your family by…
As winter continues to roar, picturesque dreams of chestnuts roasting on an open fire may dance in your head. And you’re not the only one…
Chris Lambton from HGTV’s Going Yard talks holiday tree shopping with Peyton, chopping down trees, and plowing snow. Theresa: You are inside MyFixitUpLife with…
Getting new windows for a window replacement project or even new construction doesn’t seem like it should be that hard. But sometimes getting windows is…
Grab your jacket and gloves. Even though winter‘s here, the yard and house still need our cold weather TLC. We’re sharing some DIY know-how that will…
It’s winter time and one of the best things to do is cozy up to a fireplace. So, to help give you all an idea…
When snow is in the forecast, fold your windshield wiper arms up so the wiper blades are not buried under the snow. This makes the…
Lazy Susan is on high alert, because she’s got some competition in corner. Her lazy days of having a corner on the market are over….
Question: Hey MyFixitUpLife, I have an old house question. I feel like I should know the answer to this, but I don’t. On the roofs…
OK, I’m geeking out. For a guy who is officially cured of desire to shovel snow and has spent an inordinate amount of time…
So we’ve all done it. Forecast calls for big time snow and we race out to grab a “snow shovel.” Every snow shovel I have…
Year after year tool companies find ways to make tools better, easier to use, safer, or just more useful. Some years see gradual improvements, but…
As the parents of two school-age kids, we watch winter weather forecasts with more interest than we did before kids were in the picture. Hot…
[…] blower. Compare CFM—Cubic Feet per Minute—between units. The more air it moves, the more stuff you can move. (See below for notes on the Ryobi blower we […]
[…] doors’ Brad Johnson shares more getting ready for winter tips that will keep the house’s heat where we want it and help save money on our energy […]