Here are some ways you can try to remove the snow from your sidewalk and driveway -- without a shovel.
It’s been a while since the New York City area has seen a significant and measurable snowfall.So, it might not be unreasonable to think many in the area may not have a snow shovel handy. Now that several inches of snow is on the ground, you’ll need some way to get rid of it.
Here are some ways you can try to remove the snow from your sidewalk and driveway without a shovel from FamilyHandyman.com.Grab a broom to clear light snow from your sidewalk, driveway and car. A bristle brush might work better for the powdery flakes. A push broom will probably work better in the heavier snow.Turn on the leaf blower to help get the light snow cleared away. This might not work the best with wet and heavy snow. Snow blowers will work too – but they can be expensive.If you picked up a bag of ice melt from the hardware store, sprinkle it on the sidewalk before the snow – or after the snow falls – to help melt it. Rock salt works well and is usually inexpensive. Make sure to sweep away any excess salt from your walkway.You can make a homemade de-icer with a gallon of hot water, a teaspoon of dish soap, and ½ cup of rubbing alcohol. It’s not as effective as rock salt or ice melt, they say. But it works in a pinch.Lay a tarp down on the ground ahead of the snow. After the snow falls, lift the tarp and dump the snow off to the side. Use care not to injury yourself if the snow is wet and heavy.For more ways to get rid of snow without a shovel, click FamilyHandyman.com
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