Seems simple, right?
Once the snow stops falling, drag the tarps away and admire your perfectlyclean walkways.
Depending on how much snow has fallen, you might need assistance removing the tarps.
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Be sure to use thicker ones, so they don’t rip when you drag them.
Instead, use something soft, like a blanket.
To avoid this issue, coat your snow shovel with cooking spray before shoveling snow.
The oil in the spray will help the snow easily glide off the shovel, dramatically increasing your efficiency.
Use a Wet/Dry Vac
No leaf blower?
A standard wet/dry vac might also do the trick, but probably not how you’re imagining.
Instead, try this DIY ice melt.
Sand is especially helpful for adding traction to compacted snow, which is incredibly difficult to remove.
If you don’t have sand,cat litteroffers the same solution.
Instead,remove compacted snow with a real, flat metal shovel.
The key is to use a sturdy shovel that won’t bend when it strikes the snow.
While it will still be hard work, a real shovel will at least make it possible.
Aways shovel snow while it’s fresh and not compacted.
Never wait overnight, as the temperatures will dip, and the snow will likely freeze over and harden.
Rent a Snow Blower
If snow is expected, you might want to considerusing a snow blower.
