Follow these tips to avoid injury when shoveling snow this winter:
- When shoveling snow, lift with your legs, not your back.
- Step in the direction you are throwing the snow, instead of twisting at the waist.
To really save your back, you can buy or rent a snowblower from your local home center or invest in a quality quality electric snow shovel. Here’s what you should know:
- A single-stage model can clear a path about 16 to 18 inches wide. A two-stage model is a little larger and has an impeller that blows the snow out of a moveable chute. It can move more snow, but it is more expensive.
- Whichever model you choose, turn off the machine completely before clearing a clog in your snowblower.
Watch the video above to find out more.
