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Proper snow shovel use and maintenance tips
Alan Heavens outlines how to choose an effective shovel width of 18 to 20 inches for sidewalks 58 inches wide, keep edges sharp, and use nonstick coatings or oil. He advises shoveling while snow is fresh, moving small amounts, clearing around mailboxes and drains, coordinating with plows, and using ice choppers, sand or calcium chloride as needed. He warns against tossing snow into streets and urges quick replacement of broken tools and drain checks after storms.