Tip of the Day: How to cope with the latest nasty winter weather
The current snowicane/snurricane—aka Snowpocalypse Redux—has produced exceptionally wet, heavy snow, increasing the risk of injury and heart attack for people trying to dig out from this latest winter 2009-2010 storm. Follow these tips to avoid hurting yourself when shoveling.
Here's some more advice to help you stay warm and safe and out of the ER during any serious winter weather:
Snow blowers
Our maintenance checklist can keep your blower in peak condition and our safety advice will prevent accidents. See our free buyer's guide to snow blowers if you're in the market for a new model.
Space heaters
Follow these safety tips when using a space heater
for supplementary or backup heating. Our past tests showed that some
lower-priced space heaters were just as effective as aggressively
marketed models like the EdenPure Gen 3 Model 1000 space heater and the Heat Surge Roll-n-Glow Electric Fireplace, also called the Amish heater. The video (above) explains why no space heater on its own can cut your heating bills.
Backup generators
Should you need to use your backup generator, follow these safety precautions. If you got caught in a power outage and plan to buy a generators, check out our free buyer's guide before you shop.
Chain saws
A chain saw can make short work of fallen trees and branches. See our free buyer's guide to gas-powered and electric chain saws. Before you cut, watch our video with advice on making safe, effective cuts.
Essential information: Our Storm & Emergency Guide has more advice that can help you cope with weather emergencies.
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