In the winter months, snow can pile up on your driveway, front walk, patio, porch, and other places you need access to, and for most of us that means only one thing: picking up the trusty snow shovel and going to work.
This winter, if you feel like you couldn’t possibly toss one more shovelful of heavy, white snow, let us suggest some alternatives to shoveling snow that you can use to remove snow without a shovel, preventing the risk of injury, saving you time, and more.
Use a Broom
The first tool you can use as an easier alternative to shoveling snow is nothing more than a common household broom. Don’t sweep the snow the same way you sweep up dust inside the house, though. You’ll find you wear out faster and don’t move nearly enough snow that way. Instead, use the broom like an oar, as if paddling down a stream in a canoe. Place your back to the area you want the snow to go, and row your way to a clear path.
Use a Snow Blower
The second best tool to use as an alternative to shoveling snow is a snow blower. Just like using a leaf blower in the autumn to clear away fallen leaves, the snow blower will allow you to easily clear a path without lifting a single pile of snow with a shovel.
Hire Help
Finally, if neither of the above options works for you, or if you’re physically unable to do it yourself by any means, you should consider hiring someone to help you to shovel the snow from your property. Consider neighbors you see shoveling their own drive and offer them some cash to clear yours when they’re finished.
We hope this article helps you think of some new and different approaches to snow removal this winter. If you still need help, TalkLocal can connect you with a snow removal specialist in your local area today using our free concierge service.
