An electric snow shovel is a happy medium between breaking your back and breaking the bank. It’s not quite as powerful as a snow thrower, but it can help you clear snow with ease while being affordable and easy to store. Let us show you what you can get out of a snow shovel and …
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Compact shovels have been around for quite some time to help with basic gardening and yard work, as well as for more seriously ventures digging trenches and protective cover during periods of military unrest in our history. Their popularity is due to their ease of use, and compact, lightweight nature that allows you to travel …
Metal detecting is a fun pastime for many people as they search for the thrill of the find. Small treasures, such as loose change, bits of jewelry, and other lost or discarded items can make for an interesting afternoon along a sandy beach or a popular walking trail. Most metal items picked up on the …
Straight handles and standard shovelheads can be a pain. Do your sore back a favor and invest in a better tool. Ergonomic snow shovels can help relieve stress, tension, and pressure on your back; you just have to know what features to look for. We’ll get you up to speed with everything you need to …
Avalanche shovels offer far more utility than the name suggests. They’re great for moving mountains of tightly packed snow, both in the backcountry and in your backyard. If you want to stay prepared for any situation, add an avalanche shovel to your tool collection. We dug through the market to uncover the best avalanche shovels …
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No matter how much you love the cold, snow, or physical exertion, you probably don’t want to spend any more time in the snow than you have to. It’s tough, never-ending work. Whether you’re eager to get inside to drink hot cocoa or to go skiing, you don’t want to dedicate hours to shoveling your …
If you think that there is one single tool you’re going to need throughout the entire winter, guess again. There are plenty of different ones that serve other purposes, so let’s take a look at what those tools are and what they can do for you, exactly. So, what do you do when you’re snowed …
Although snow shoveling may not be enjoyable, it is inevitable. If you live in a cold climate, you’re likely to experience several large snowfalls in one winter. And while you can’t get out of shoveling, there is a way to shovel in a way that limits your workload. By knowing when to shovel, you can …
Knowing how to shovel snow most efficiently and safely is crucial when you’re the one stuck out in the cold, chucking powder and ice off of the sidewalks and driveway. The good thing about staying safe and efficiently shoveling snow is that it’s easy to do once you have the right snow shovel and know-how. This is …
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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 …