if it's heavy wet snow, take little bits, and lift with the knees. A snow shovel is safer as it will break if too much heavy wet snow is put on it. It is also good for wide paths in fluff. Do not chop with it. If you are chopping, or lifting heavy snow, a flat nosed coal shovel will handle it; but be careful of your lower back. Wear gloves to keep from getting frostbite or blisters against the handle. A coal shovel will also have a longer handle, for when you can lever a quantity, as in the case of a lump you need to flip to the side.
On Wed, 28 Jan 2009, Claudia wrote: > Hi, > > I'm not usually the snow shoveler in our family, but I would like someone to > describe the technique to me. > We have had so much snow here this winter, and I'm trying to give my better > half a break! > > Thanks. > > > Claudia > > Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while > the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. > our-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com > makinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com > >
