FixitUp Find: Mark’s Favorite Snow Shovel

Sorry, but I have very little to good to say about no-name snow shovels. I do have a lot of nice things to say about a “grain scoop” or a “coal shovel” — which should be known as the Best Snow Shovel.

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

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Mark is a licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor. He writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.
Mark

Mark is a licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor. He writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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