There’s an element of fun to taking out the snow blower, but only if you’re careful and look for hazards ahead of time. In this post, Snow Blower Source takes a look at some of the pitfalls you can very easily avoid.
The last two weeks, we here at Snow Blower Source took a look at single stage and two stage snow blowers and how you can decide which one is right for you. But there’s still a segment of the population for whom neither type will do. And for them, the ones who need to clear a lot of snow without spending all day on it, a three stage snow blower is the one to look at. How do you know if you fall into this category? Let’s take a look.
We’re still a couple months away from the first snowfall of the season, but us folks here at Snow Blower Source are itching for that to arrive. But we know not everyone may quite share the same level of enthusiasm, so we’re going to edge into things slowly by breaking down the ins and outs of the single stage snow blower — the perfect machine for light snow and/or small yards.
Nobody likes to have their snow blower conk out on them, especially when there’s a big snowfall on the way. But if the worst case scenario happens to you, Snow Blower Source has put together a little FAQ guide that goes over some problems you may experience. With any luck, it’ll never happen to you but it’s always good to have answers available.
Using a snow blower is, by far, the easiest way to clear your drive of snow. All you have to do is either plug it in or yank the cord to start, guide it around, and let the machine do its thing. And in just a short amount of time, your driveway is blissfully clear of snow. But what happens when you don’t have a snow blower on hand? In this post, Snow Blower Source takes a look at some conventional m‐ and not so conventional — ways of getting rid of the white stuff.
Wintertime can be an unforgiving beast. The mercury plummets into temperatures our bodies just aren’t used to, and it doesn’t take long at all to feel the consequences of it. This winter, instead of throwing on a sweater to take the snow blower up and down your drive, treat the task like you would a mountain hike: dress in layers with this handy guide from Snow Blower Source. It’s something that takes all of a few seconds to do and it’ll make the chilly winter air feel a lot better.
We’ve already had a few snowfalls that makes us realize winter is here, and it’s just a matter of time before it settles in and gets comfortable for the season. If winter is anything like last year, we’re in for a lot of snow and your snow blower is going to get quite the workout. But before you go yanking the start cord and letting ‘er rip, read these safety tips to make sure you’re doing what you can to keep fingers, toes and limbs attached.
The recent enormous snowfall in Buffalo was sobering for a number of reasons: it caused deaths, closed major roadways, ground much of the city to a halt, and showed the world that no matter how snowy a city is in the winter, Mother Nature can always find a way to top it. But with the feet and feet that fell in Buffalo, one question comes to mind: how is it possible for so much snow to fall in one place at one time? For that answer, Snow Blower Source turns to a number of different sources. (more…)
When taking a snow blower to your driveway, there are two ways you can do it: however you darn well would like, and the efficient way. The first method may or may not keep you outside longer than you should, while the second will have you back on the couch in record time, allowing you to warm up with a mug of cocoa sooner. Take a look at Snow Blower Source‘s tips on how to clear snow the most efficient way possible no matter what type of fluffy white stuff fell.
Chances are, you probably don’t live in a place where snow gets massively out of control. It may blizzard once in a while and dump heaps of the fluffy white stuff on your yard, but after a quick go-through with your snow blower, everything’s more or less taken care. That’s not quite the case for these 7 places, which get more than their fair share of snow. If you’ve ever wanted to move to a winter wonderland, Snow Blower Source brings you some places to get your passport ready for.
