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A man in a brown coat works to fix a snowblower on a snowy day.
DIY

Snow Blower Won’t Start? Try These Troubleshooting Tips

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff, Updated by Gretchen Heber

A group of the best snow shovel options leaning against a trailer in the snow before testing.
Reviews

We Tested the Best Snow Shovels, and Our Favorite Makes Lifting Heavy Snow Easier on Everyone

By Zach Lazzari, Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best tested nonstick sprays for snow blowers on a snowy surface with two snow blowers in the background.
Reviews

The Best Tested Nonstick Sprays to Keep Snow Blowers Running Smoothly

By Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

A group of the best snow blowers in a snowy ranch setting before testing.
Reviews

We Tested Over a Dozen Snow Blowers and This Ryobi Is a Heavy-Duty Machine in Compact Form

By Zach Lazzari, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

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Reviews

After Testing Many Snow Blowers, Our Favorite Is Built for Snow and Ice, and Even Features Power Steering

By Zach Lazzari, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

How to Remove Concrete Stains
DIY

How to Remove Concrete Stains

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Snowplow driving through residential neighborhood with snow on the ground.
Exterior

Expert Tips for Protecting Your Property From Road Salt Damage

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the 10 best ice melts on a snowy and icy outdoor cement surface before testing.
Reviews

After Testing, We Are Convinced That This Pet-Safe and Kid-Safe Ice Melt Is the Best

By Zach Lazzari

A red car is parked outside of a concrete two-car garage with wooden doors.
Exterior

Cement vs. Concrete: What’s the Difference?

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Snow Blower Brand Options
Reviews

These Are Our Favorite Snow Blower Brands of 2025

By Bob Beacham

A group of concrete cleaners on a concrete driveway
Reviews

We Tested the Best Concrete Cleaners and Our Results Were Shocking

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

Several bottles of different concrete sealer brands lined up on a table
Reviews

Testing the Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Best Concrete Patch Options
Reviews

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

By Tom Scalisi

A homeowner shoveling snow away from the front door, porch, and walkway.
Interior

The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Much Different Winter Weather This Year Compared to Last

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of single-stage snow blowers lined up on a snow blown driveway after a storm
Reviews

The Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers for Clearing Snow, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

how to stain a concrete floor
DIY

How to Stain Concrete

By Joe Provey

How to Pour Concrete
Exterior

How to Pour Concrete the Right Way

By Theresa Clement, Steffani Cameron

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option
Reviews

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project

By Tom Scalisi

Older man in jeans and cap coats asphalt driveway with a seal using proper equipment.
Exterior

How to Seal a Driveway

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila

A person wearing rain boots pressure washing a concrete driveway.
Exterior

How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways

By Joe Provey, Tom Scalisi