🏡 Better Homes WINTER IS COMING. What are you using for snow cleanup v. 2022/2023
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Still rocking a 10 year old Yard Machines 26" snowblower. Go through a couple of shear pins over the years, but have done zero maintenance to it and it just runs.....
Once it dies I'll likely go to something around 24" width and heated grips. The old man bout a Cub Cadet 3 stage with heated grips and you get spoiled using that thing.
Pics from last year, because my shit is still in the shed without chains or blower hooked up, waiting on a freak snow storm to trap it there and force me to shovel the 10,000sqft of driveway I have.
My 79’ Deere 212, 36A blower with a HF winch rigged up to lift it. HF off-road lights and rubber tire chains.
I had a hell of a time with traction last year and had to winch myself up the slight incline of my drive. Reaalllly need some wheel weights and a ballast box for it.
My 79’ Deere 212, 36A blower with a HF winch rigged up to lift it. HF off-road lights and rubber tire chains.
I had a hell of a time with traction last year and had to winch myself up the slight incline of my drive. Reaalllly need some wheel weights and a ballast box for it.
Genius!
I started making a ballast box last year but got lazy and never finished. I’ve got 5 days of work left until
paternity leave, need to get moving on that
I have a Husqvarna ST227P 27 inch 254cc Two Stage
It required 1/2qt of oil this year, realistically probably needed it whenever, but this was the first time checking the oil since I bought it 6 years ago. Replaced the sheer pins once. Other than that, no other maintenance besides topping off with 93 octane and she fires up on the first pull, every time.
It required 1/2qt of oil this year, realistically probably needed it whenever, but this was the first time checking the oil since I bought it 6 years ago. Replaced the sheer pins once. Other than that, no other maintenance besides topping off with 93 octane and she fires up on the first pull, every time.
What I want:
What I'll likely end up with, one of these 4 years old in great shape asking $600 (will offer $500) local to me
What I'll likely end up with, one of these 4 years old in great shape asking $600 (will offer $500) local to me
Same little two-stroke Toro snowthrower I’ve been using for four years after picking it up at a garage sale for a couple of bucks. I treat it like garbage, keep gas in it all year, but it just keeps going. Never needed anything more, and I like how compact it is.
What I want:
What I'll likely end up with, one of these 4 years old in great shape asking $600 (will offer $500) local to me
I have one of those Craftsman units, it's been good to me.
A+ would recommend.
This is the Craftsman I have. Mine is probably an older version, but in solid shape. I haven't used it yet.What I want:
What I'll likely end up with, one of these 4 years old in great shape asking $600 (will offer $500) local to me
I have 2 large driveways. One leading to the detached garage and another leading to the house, so I figured I needed a 2 stage.
Since we've got a small driveway, I'm just going to get one of the small 12" power shovels. For the past 11 years here, I've used just a push shovel and an electric plug in 12" Toro power shovel, with the only hassle being the extension cord. So going cordless will be a nice upgrade. I already have a battery powered 40v Ryobi lawn mower, trimmer, and leaf blower with 4.0a and 6.0a batteries for those tools. I figure I might as well get a Ryobi unit and have another battery as well. That's plenty to handle our sidewalks and drive for the few times I need something more than a shovel, and do the slop at the end of the drive from the plow.
If I got something larger, it'd be overkill, and I'd feel compelled to do all the neighbor's driveways and sidewalks. Plus, this allows me to say, "Sorry, the battery just ran out!" and head back inside.
If I got something larger, it'd be overkill, and I'd feel compelled to do all the neighbor's driveways and sidewalks. Plus, this allows me to say, "Sorry, the battery just ran out!" and head back inside.
Dan00Hawk Do you have a 40v weed whip?If so you can buy below and save some money and time...
Direct Tools Outlet Site
I've got a $8 shovel from Menards that does what I need it to. If I need to I can borrow my neighbors 16" single stage.
*want a 48" plow for the ATV, but don't have the room for storing it either mounted or unmounted. Would also give me a reason to hoon in the cul-de-sac while "heading to a neighbors to help them."
*want a 48" plow for the ATV, but don't have the room for storing it either mounted or unmounted. Would also give me a reason to hoon in the cul-de-sac while "heading to a neighbors to help them."
Western Ultra-Mount 8ft pro-plow;
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Snowblower #1, ancient Crapsman 5/24 that was given to me "because it doesn't start" 15 minutes later, I had it running...
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And my old trusty sno-dozer (this pic isn't mine, but mine is the same, Ariens ST-7/24);
Snowblower #1, ancient Crapsman 5/24 that was given to me "because it doesn't start" 15 minutes later, I had it running...
And my old trusty sno-dozer (this pic isn't mine, but mine is the same, Ariens ST-7/24);
Got Owen a little 8" shovel from Ace. He loves the thing and just walks around with it. Started using it yesterday when it was snowing having the time of his life.
Ironically, it's actually extreme convenient for the harder to reach areas with a full sized shovel.
Ironically, it's actually extreme convenient for the harder to reach areas with a full sized shovel.
I have below HD special... I got it like 2 years ago for 200 bucks brand new and its been awesome
Powercare 24 in. Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower with Electric Start and Headlight 1004 410 363 - The Home Depot
With a 24 in. snow-clearing width, this heavy-duty, dual-stage snow blower easily handles snowfalls in excess of a foot or more. Key features that make snow blowing a breeze with this model are a dashboard
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Inflation at it's finest. Sheeesh $599 now.I have below HD special... I got it like 2 years ago for 200 bucks brand new and its been awesome
Powercare 24 in. Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower with Electric Start and Headlight 1004 410 363 - The Home Depot
With a 24 in. snow-clearing width, this heavy-duty, dual-stage snow blower easily handles snowfalls in excess of a foot or more. Key features that make snow blowing a breeze with this model are a dashboardwww.homedepot.com
Gonna dominate my 2 car driveway this year
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