How to master the art of snow shoveling
If you don’t have the luxury of owning a snow blower then you’ll be manually removing snow from your driveway this winter. Shoveling snow quickly and safely requires proper preparation, a bit of knowledge and the right tools. The heavier the snow is, the more strain it puts on your body and increases the risk of a cardiac event so it’s important to know how to do it safely. Below are tips that will help make clearing snow easier and safer: Dress properly. Wear layered clothing you can peel off as your body heats up Wear boots with a good tread that will give you traction when pushing snow Wear gloves and a hat. In extreme cold, switch out the gloves for mittens Warm up with some stretches to loosen your body Spray shovel blade with a silicone-based lubricant to prevent snow from sticking to the blade Shovel at a slow pace until you are fully warmed up Keep a water bottle handy to prevent dehydration Shovel early and often Take frequent breaks If possible, push t...
