Best snow shovels according to redditors
We found 27 Reddit comments discussing the best snow shovels. We ranked the 19 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 27 Reddit comments discussing the best snow shovels. We ranked the 19 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Got it on amazon ca for forty bucks! I've recommend it to all my friends.
Garant EPSS24 Yukon Ergo 24-Inch Ergonomic Sleigh Shovel - Blue https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001FD3HQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TE5Lyb4M7VXXS
While we're on Amazon recs, check out these ice Cleats. They're absolutely life saving for Vancouver post-snowfall conditions
BINGUO 12 Teeth Anti-Slip Traction Cleats Grips Crampon for Snow and Ice Safe Protect Shoes Boots https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0176EMAKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_II5LybJJZNT31
Power Dynamics 30 Inch Flip It SnoDozer Rolling Snow Shovel on Wheels - Made in USA Version By Vertex https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AR6FU42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_Hw8Pwb5YV5ETV
I got just what you need!
You are absolutely correct. My preference is a medium shovel, a little wider and a little move curved than the one in the picture.
If the "snow" is heavy as hell slush, you can still move a bit. If it is light, it is no problem. If it is in between, which we call packing snow, it can curl it to produce a good log of snow that is easy to move.
This is the closest I can find:
https://www.amazon.com/Garant-APP30KDU-Alpine-30-Inch-Stained/dp/B00440CUUA
There are better tools for specific situations, but that is a good single tool for most snow situations.
Its something like this, although not this exact model: https:https://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-Telescoping-Shovel-Aluminum-Handle/dp/B00KWNL5DG/
These ergonomic snow pushers are good all-rounders. (But they do make bigger ones and ones that have wheels.) Doesn't matter, you want a pusher. That's going to chew through all of your loose white fluffy and/or gray and wet snow. That's like half the winter at least, and the sooner you get out there after each snowfall the easier it'll be so you can even push into ice storm territory.
But up north you're going to want to get something like this or even one of these for when you've got to break up crusty stuff that the pusher's just skating over.
It needs to be pretty flat, particularly if you're using thin flooring. Use a sidewalk scraper (looks like a hoe, but has a flat-edge,) and go over the floor. Unless you have a really aggressive adhesive like Mastic, you should be able to get it up.
Are you using the really thin flooring, or stuff that's thicker than 1/4"? You shouldn't have stuff sticking up from the floor that's more than around 1/16" in height. If you really, really can't get it up, consider pouring leveler to create a flat surface.
http://www.amazon.com/Dakota-SnoBlade-Removal-Shovel-Wheels/dp/B002VXBZPS
I use one of these for light snowfall, it works pretty good.
I suggest you buy good quality winter gear over lots of winter gear.
my top favorites are my:
For staying warm at home / keeping the heating bill low I love:
for snow activities:
for hats, mittens, and gloves:
Those brands (LL Bean, Patagonia, Eddie Bauer) are well worth their price tag for longevity of the articles and their effectiveness (and with Black Friday coming up you can get excellent deals). For example, I have had my Bean boots just shy of 10 years before I finally pulled the trigger and bought some new ones. **also I suggest you look around local thrift stores for quality gently used products**
for your car:
a windshield cover, a decent ice scraper, and my personal favorite a snobrum. If you are unfamiliar with driving in snow an emergency car shovel like this would not be a bad idea either.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CZ309Q/ref=asc_df_B000CZ309Q5021348/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B000CZ309Q&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126086799&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6018315277519315899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9014497&hvtargid=pla-379037965157 Something like this would probably fit your purpose. Nice home depot wire brush on a painters pole afterwards. Like other have said if the moss is that thick you will likely have to rescrub every 6 months or so.
Sleigh shovel - You don't lift it so it's big and can clear driveways well. Low effort for high volume clearing.
Blade shovel - Less versatile than sleigh shovel and best for repeated clearings of flat areas. Good for commercial needs.
Classic shovel - For walkways and doorways. Get a mini one for your vehicle. Ow my back!
PS. homeowners probably also want to get a roof rake.
For the metro area you want a wider 'pusher' with more plow like action, for high altitudes with more deep snow, you want more of a narrow 'scooper' with a shorter handle.
Metal blade shovels, wheeled pushers, plastic shovels with a metal blade for ice, (anything with a gimmick) ALL suck
Below are typically what commercial snow removal guys use and they are worth the money. Keep them out of direct sun because the plastic will get brittle if you leave them out for a summer. otherwise these are a 'man's man' shovel, no frills, gimmicks, long lasting, and does the job right.
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Walmart
Best I can do is $119,999.00. Do I have the job?
https://www.amazon.com/UST-U-Dig-It-Extreme-Collapsible-Shovel/dp/B00IKH3T26/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1539733288&sr=1-1&keywords=shovel
It's not that hard to safely remove those asbestos tiles. I wet the floor with a wet mop and used a sidewalk scraper to get them up. Most of the tiles came right up very easily without cracking. Most municipalities in my area just ask that you double bag them before disposal.
Of course you'll want to wear a proper respirator, tape up any areas where dust may escape into the rest of the house (ventilation ducts, doorways, etc), and clean up all surfaces really well afterwards. People tend to treat asbestos like it's radioactive. The risk of exposure can be nulled by being careful and following basic safety precautions.
You should get one of these, it's what I use on my E46. It has both a scraper end and a wide, sturdy, smooth foam brush end for sweeping snow off painted areas without scratching.
https://www.amazon.com/True-Temper-28-Inch-Scratch-Free-Brush/dp/B00NAWZHMG/
https://www.amazon.com/Fixed-Non-folding-Commercial-Wheeled-Shovel/dp/B00SBUTZ3Y . Looks like you need this. Not personally endorsed but looks pretty bitchin.
And this is why I never bought a shovel like this. Not only would they be heavy and hard to push when full, you're begging for a gut shot multiple times while cleaning your driveway.
Get yourself one of these I've linked below. I've had one for 3 seasons now and it's been great. It has a soft material on the wide end so it won't scrape your paint, but it's perfect for pushing snow off of hard to reach places.
https://www.amazon.com/AMES-Companies-ABTT5212-Telescoping-Scratch-Free/dp/B06X1CQHGN
Sold as True Temper brand in the us (same company/product): https://smile.amazon.com/AMES-Companies-ABTT5212-Telescoping-Scratch-Free/dp/B06X1CQHGN/
The giant sleigh style with the big fuckoff scoop.
For when you absolutely positively want to get the hell back inside asap.
Catch: its shit on uneven surfaces.
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He needs one of these. 48" wide, just like his mom's dildo.