With the new season, comes new weather patterns, and it’s
not uncommon this time of year for us to have a foot of snow one day and be in
tshirts looking at the grass the next. …but eventually, the white stuff stays. Shoveling can be back breaking work, and it’s
a long season, so here are a few tips to help make the job a bit easier:
Snow:
- Clean the snow as soon as you are able to prevent it from becoming ice.
- Use a shovel with a small blade, and ergonomic handle with a slight curve.
- Don’t lift too much, use a small shovel or only fill a large one half way.
- Spray the blade with cooking oil if snow seems to be sticking.
- Take a break every 10-15 minutes.
For ice:
- Spreading sand before ice forms can make it easier to clean down the road. Free sand is available at Edmonton Community Leagues
- Microwave sand and spread it while warm to make it more effective.
- Try not to pile snow where it will melt and run across a sidewalk, which can be dangerous when it then freezes to ice.
If you are concerned about sidewalks, you can find contact
information and detailed info regarding bylaws here:
Edmonton: Snow must be removed within 48 hours between
Nov 1 and May 1. You can call 311 with
concerns or contact them online.
Stay warm and Happy Shoveling!!
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