Anyone who has ever operated straight-handed shovels or standard shovelheads knows how much of a pain they can be. While staying true to the traditional elements of a shovel may work for a bodybuilder or teenager, it is probably best for the majority of us to give our backs a fighting chance by opting out …
There’s so much to love about winter! It’s got gorgeous landscapes, cozy fireplaces, and lots of heartwarming family time during the holidays. But one thing I know everyone dreads during this time is all the snow we have to shovel from our sidewalks and driveways. It’s a tiring winter errand that drains everyone’s energy and …
Read moreWhy I’m Buying an Electric Snow Shovel This Year
As snows descend upon us and we turn our minds to prepare for the great white piles, the electric snow shovel vs snow blower question arises. Which is better? And what’s the difference, for that matter? This quick run-down will tell you all you need to know for deciding on your basic needs. Just come …
Read moreElectric Snow Shovel vs Snow Blower: How they Differ and What’s Best for You
Winter is peeking around the corner, and it’s only a matter of time before the first snowfall of the season. While waking up to your neighborhood covered in fresh snow makes the whole world seem like a winter wonderland, the thought of shoveling snow off your driveway may put an end to the awe. However, …
Read moreIs Shoveling Snow Good For Your Health or Dangerous?
With the first snowfall officially arriving in some areas, many homeowners are digging out their go-to shovel or snowblower. Whether you’re clearing large amounts of snow from your driveway or clearing off your front porch, choosing the right tool for the job can make your job so much easier! Unlike a traditional shovel, snow pushers …
With the winter cold just around the corner, many homeowners are starting to consider the best way to clear snow from their driveways and sidewalks throughout the season. Especially with the prediction that several areas will see significant snowfall throughout the 2021/2022 winter season. When it comes to clearing the snow, there are several different snow removal …
Read moreSnow Shovel vs Snow Pusher: What’s the Difference and What’s Better?
Clearing snow is one of those chores that you can’t get away from if you live in a climate with cold winters. Here at Backyard Boss, we love winter, so if clearing snow from our driveway is the price we have to pay, it’s worth it. However, why make life hard for yourself if there …
Winter is a season that brings a lot of joy! There are plenty of fun backyard activities you can do that make this season so special, like building a snowman or snow fort, snowball fights, winter sports such as skating, skiing, or sledding, and many more. Some prefer to spend most of their time indoors …
When you try to conjure the image of the best garden shovel, it may have a round or pointed tip, it could have a long handle or a short one, or it could be curved slightly on the edges, or it might be straight up and down with a sharp nose. The point is that …
Most of the Backyard Boss team happen to live in snowy areas, and last winter, we set off on a quest to find the best snow shovel for clearing driveways, sidewalks, patios, and walkways. We evaluated them based on weight, durability, how quickly they helped us get the job done, and how sore we felt …