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Briggs and Stratton Snow Blower Buying Guide

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briggs and stratton snow blower.

A great compact model. (Buy from Amazon)

Which Briggs and Stratton snow blower is best for you? You have some great options to choose from…

Do you still have nightmares about those cold mornings when you were sent outside to clear the snow away from your driveway with a horrible shovel? Luckily a couple of big things have happened since those terrible days when you were taught the true meaning of earning every penny of your pocket money. There are now unbelievable snow blowers that will do all of the work for you, but more importantly you’re grown up and now have the cash available to purchase one. [Read more…]

Husqvarna ST224 | Snow Blower Review

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Husqvarna ST224 two-stage snow blower.

An excellent 2-stage snow blower packed with practical features. (Buy from Amazon)

The Husqvarna ST224 is an impressive two-stage snow blower for a multitude of reasons that I’ll discuss in the article. Not only is this a high-quality snow blower packed with a long list of excellent features, but more surprisingly is that it’s very affordable — making this one of the best snow blowers you can buy.

Preparing for Winter

Winter is becoming increasing more unpredictable nowadays and you rarely know if it’s going to be a season of heavy snowfall or not. Already in 2018, the Northeast of the US has been hit with a a major snowstorm and it’s only Nov 16. Winter officially starts on Dec 21st. There are two important things you need if you live in an area where it’s likely that you’ll be hit by major snowstorms. [Read more…]

Best Two Stage Snow Blower | Reviews

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Best track snow blower.

The track design is superior to wheels. Provides better traction. (Amazon)

A two stage snow blower is a tool designed to tackle the toughest winters. Year after year homeowners are ill-prepared for the sheer volume of snow that falls. Well, if you live in Florida, this doesn’t apply to you. As you know, winter weather is becoming more and more unpredictable. If you live a region where heavy snow is guaranteed to fall then a two stage snow blower is what you need. A single stage snow blower is only adequate for snow under 8″ deep.

We’re moving into an El Niño winter which means it will be even more unpredictable than other years. Some areas of the USA will likely experience milder temperatures (Pacific Northwest) but in colder regions, your chances of massive snowstorms is higher during an El Nino year.

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GreenWorks 80V Snow Blower | Review

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GreenWorks 80V battery powered snow blower.

Finally, a battery powered snow blower for the 21 century!

The GreenWorks 80V PRO snow blower has only begun it’s dominance of the snow blower market. It was released in the winter of 2014 and has been gaining high praise ever since. My guess is that most homeowners are not even aware that this product exists. In fact, I suspect that most people don’t even know that battery snow blowers exist.

If you want a snow blower with power, without fumes or extension cords then you’ve stumbled upon the best battery snow blower on the market right now.

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Snow Joe iON18SB Snow Blower | Review

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If you like freedom then you’ll love this battery-powered snow blower. (Amazon)

The Snow Joe iOn18SB is the perfect snow blower for homeowners who don’t like to wrestle with electrical cords or hate the maintenance and upkeep of owning a gas snow blower. It’s a 40V battery powered blower, which is very unique because most snow blowers are either electric or gas powered.

The Snow Joe iON was introduced in 2013 and has been been winning awards and rave reviews ever since.

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Review | The Revolutionary Snapper 922EXD Snow Blower

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Snapper 922EXD Single Stage Snow Blowers. Two different views.

A truly innovative snow blower that scrapes your pavement clean of snow & ice.

Update: The Snapper 922EXC is discontinued but the equivalent model is the : Briggs & Stratton 1696506

Every once in a while a product comes along that’s so impressive it makes you want to tell everyone about it. I’m sure you’ve been in that situation before. Well, today I am going to introduce you to the Snapper 922EXD — a single stage snow blower that will knock your socks off with its innovative design.

Streamlined for the 21st century, this snow blower is extremely nimble, mobile while packing enough power and functionality to clear as much snow as a two stage snow blower.

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Husqvarna 1827EXLT | Best Two Stage Snow Blower

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Product image of the Husqvarna 1827EXLT. A two stage snow blower.

Husqvarna 1827EXLT : A powerful two stage snow blower.

*Discontinued, but I recommend the Husqvarna ST224, which you can learn more about in our in-depth review or learn more on Amazon. Or consider the Husqvarna ST330T which also has tracks if you really need them.

But, if you want learn about the 1827EXLT, keep reading. Maybe you found a used model online. You can still purchase them at the time of this writing but they are from unsold stock sitting in warehouses.

The Husqvarna 1827EXLT is a beast when it comes to snow blowing. An incredibly efficient, powerful and effective machine that can handle even the most brutal snowstorms. [Read more…]

Best Single Stage Snow Blower | Reviews

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Snow blower reviews. best snow blower on the market.

Weighs only 35 lbs, making it easy to move around. (Buy from Amazon)

What’s the Best Single Stage Snow Blower?

First, why would you want to buy a single stage snow blower? Well, if you live in Buffalo right now you know exactly why. The weather is far more unpredictable these days. When it rains it pours, when it’s hot, it’s scorching and when it snows, it’s a blizzard.

Winter has arrived with a vengeance, as many of you living in the Northeast region of the US already know. And unfortunately it’s only the beginning of the Winter season. Far too many people were caught off guard as they were not expecting so much snow so soon. Experts said that the amount of snow that fell in the Buffalo area this week was equivalent to a year’s supply of snow in two days. That’s frightening. [Read more…]