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Every year I go through another New England winter, it is very tempting for my family to buy a snow blower. For a sizable snow storm, it can take my family anywhere from an hour to four hours shoveling off our driveway, walkway, and front porch. However, I know that using a snow blower, while quicker, is an unnecessary use of gasoline. The subject has come up from time to time and I am trying to convince my family to refrain from buying the snow blower and put in the little bit of extra effort to shovel instead.

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Use a shovel, not a snow blower

Author: Nicholas Creely User rating: No ratings yet Number of Steps: 4

Those who live in colder climates know that shoveling snow is no fun at all. It is tiring and time consuming and sometimes it seems as if the snow never ends. It can be very tempting to take the easier alternative of using a snow blower. However, gas-powered snow blowers cause pollution which can be avoided by shoveling instead. There are electric-powered snow blowers that are available on the market, but these might just be shifting emissions from the blower itself to a power plant. So whenever possible, try taking out the shovel and doing the work yourself.

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