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As we continue to spend our weekend in the northeast part of the US staring out the window at the falling snow, newscasters are growing tired enough of standing in the snow and talking about how bad the storm is to move on to useful news. I was especially excited to have them start talking about yard maintenance. There are a lot of commonsense tips we should know, but might forget about as we try to dig out. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind:
- Make sure any vents are completely clear. Furnace vents, dryer vents and bathroom vents that are covered can lead to all kinds of problems.
- When you are clearing off your sidewalk, add the fire hydrant to your shoveling to do list. Even if it isn’t actually your responsibility because it sits on your handicapped neighbor’s lawn, shoveling out the hydrant can save your life if the house catches fire.
- Don’t think that using a snow blower is easy. Those things are heavy and often hard to control. Check with your doctor before you do anything to clear your yard if you have a heart condition and still be sure to take breaks and move at a slow, steady pace if you don’t.
- When you shovel by hand, remember to plan ahead so you don’t put snow in a spot you’ll want to clear later on. Also, remember that the heavier the snow, the smaller your shovelfuls should be.
- Knock the heaviest part of the snow off of evergreen bushes to keep them from losing their shape.
Do you have any tips for yard maintenance during snow storms?
Photo: K Thomas
