Snow Blower Stuff Guide

Single-stage Snow Blowers
Single-stage snow throwers or snow blowers are for homeowners with relatively small spaces to clear. Their auger shoots the snow directly out the discharge chute with 20- to 22-inch-wide clearing paths.

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Two-stage Snow Blowers 5-8 Horsepower
Two-stage snow blowers are self-propelled, with the auger ingesting the snow and throwing it against a rotating impeller, which shoots it out the chute. With a 5-to-8-horsepower two-stage model, you get a wider clearing path but still retain portability and affordability.

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Two-stage Snow Blowers Over 9 Horsepower
There are blizzards, drifts, driveways and sidewalks in some parts of the country where only the most powerful snow blower will do. Two-stage snow throwers over 9 horsepower offer the largest clearing paths with the biggest motors pushing the snow under and away from these large walk-behind models.

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Black & Decker Le750 Lawn Edger photo
A landscaping luxury. Featuring a pull-up edge guide, the Black & Decker LE750 edger also doubles as a trencher for a variety of yard-working uses. Using a 2-1/4 horsepower high-torque motor, the three-position blade can create lines at depths of 1", 1-1/4", or 1-1/2". It's even equipped with built-in cord retention to secure the extension cord.Measures 30"W x 10"D x 12"H.UL listed. 2-year LMW.Black/orange. Made in USA.

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Black and Decker Grass Hog Electric Trimmer photo
Groom n' Edge System Converts from Trimmer to Edger, Includes spool & edge guide, 4-position height adjustable shaft, cord retention system.

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$45.00 -
$70.00
Flowtron Le - 900 the Ultimate Mulcher photo
Special tilt adjustment varies angle for easy loading and compact storage. Powerful 8.0 amp electric motor. Heavy duty double cutting line included. Coarse to fine adjustment settings with special positions for grass clippings, thatch and pine needles. Reduces 11 bags of leaves down to only 1 bag. Extra large 21" diameter funnel; inner lip prevents debris from escaping. Constructed of steel and rugged high-density polyethylene for long life and easy maintenance., Manufacturer: Flowtron

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Snow Blower FAQ

When you watch the local weather report on the evening news, you always hear the "current temperature." It may be, for example, 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) outside. That is useful information, but if it is precipitating, it is only one part of the puzzle. Learn more about snow and freezing rain.
If you live in a place that has lots of snow and ice in the winter, then you have probably seen the highway department spreading salt on the road to melt the ice. Salt lowers the freezing/melting point of water, so the idea is to take advantage of the lower melting point. Learn more about why salt is used to melt ice on roads.
Avalanche fatalities usually have one of three causes -- physical trauma, suffocation and hypothermia. Survival techniques involve getting out of the avalanche before it stops, preventing total burial and reducing the amount of time that the victim is buried. Learn more about how avalanches work.

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How Avalanches Work
Avalanches can be surprising, sublimely beautiful and deadly. They can sweep trains off their tracks, crush buildings, uproot trees and bury people. Some avalanches have even covered entire houses with people still inside them. Learn more about avalanches in this HowStuffWorks video.

Snow Bacteria
Watch this video about snow bacteria on HowStuffWorks. Researchers are coming up with cheaper and more eco-friendly methods of producing artificial snow using bacteria. Learn how snow bacteria will work in this video from ScienCentral.

Tire Pressure Warnings
The combination of bad weather -- rain, snow or ice -- with low tire pressure can lead to a blowout while driving. As we head into the colder months, it is essential to check on the wear and tear of your car tires. Learn more in this video.





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