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posted on November 10, 2009 at 08:02AM Inappropriate?

The forecast for this winter is LOTS of snow.  Did you know that Sears offers the broadest assortment of snow throwers from light use to extra heavy use?  Keep an eye on the weather forecast and get ahead of the winter.

replies: 22 latest post: November 20, 2009 at 10:45AM by Antoine
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posted on November 10, 2009 at 01:33PM
 

And remember, folks: if you have a snowthrower, CHANGE THE OIL YEARLY!

Failure to do so will end up destroying your engine in under 10 years. Oil costs around $4. Snowthrowers cost significantly more than that. And don't just top off the oil; CHANGE IT. You wouldn't just keep adding oil to your car every time it burns oil away, would you?

posted on November 10, 2009 at 01:45PM
 
In response to SHC-BarbR's post from November 10 2009 08:02AM
SHC-BarbR said…

The forecast for this winter is LOTS of snow.  Did you know that Sears offers the broadest assortment of snow throwers from light use to extra heavy use?  Keep an eye on the weather forecast and get ahead of the winter.

If you are saying Sears has more models than any competitor, you need to stop at Lowes, they have 13.

posted on November 10, 2009 at 01:54PM
 
In response to madgolfer's post from November 10 2009 01:45PM

Sears carries 18 gas-powered snowthrowers (online and/or in-store), and 4 electric (again, online and/or in-store).

posted on November 10, 2009 at 02:03PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from November 10 2009 01:54PM

Where'd those SnowJoe's come from? :)

posted on November 10, 2009 at 02:07PM
 
In response to madgolfer's post from November 10 2009 02:03PM

China? ;)

posted on November 11, 2009 at 03:58AM
 

Not in California.

Mud slides...

Yes!

posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:02PM
 

Don't forget snow can be shoveled! Shoveling snow can burn up to 368 calories per hour for a typical male and 227 calories for a typical female. Sears carries a full selection of snow shovels, including our brand new Craftsman Ergonomic Snow Shovel designed to reduce back stress!  

posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:03PM
 
In response to SHC-RandyR's post from November 12 2009 01:02PM

Craftsman Ergo Shovel? Where? I got the straight-handled model last year, and the light aluminum handle and deep bowled head made quick work of lots of the white stuff, but a more comfortable model wouldn't hurt!

posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:19PM
 

The Craftsman Ergonomic snow shovel is new this year.  Instead of having the straight shaft like the one you have BlueCrewGuy, this one has a curved/bent shaft to make the snow shoveling a little more easy to move the snow.  We also have snow salt & ice melt so there shouldn't be any reason Sears isn't your total snow solution center.

posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:20PM
 
In response to SHC-JohnH's post from November 12 2009 01:19PM

Will we have more salt/ice melt this year? That's been a perennial sticking point.

posted on November 12, 2009 at 03:39PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from November 12 2009 01:20PM

We will be supporting stores with inventory & replenishment.  Also, as  snow storms move in to certain areas, we have plans in place to get inventory to the affected areas.  If you have any local concerns, please follow up via help ticket system.       

posted on November 12, 2009 at 08:04PM
 

My favorite New England snow shovel is an ancient plastic "coal shovel" size with a short thick wooden stave and mitten size handle, no scraper bar, the plastic scoop has worn away a few inches. The grain shovel, only smaller. Perfect bite for heavy wet stuff.

Those bent shaft designs get used as "pushers" which snaps the neck. No (American Made) Craftsman Driftbreaker again this year?

posted on November 12, 2009 at 08:58PM
 

We use the Craftsman cultivator "hook" tool to reach into flood storm drain openings to clear leaves and other debris, so the parking lot can drain properly (and not flood the store).

I also cruise around my neighborhood, unblocking drains, too.

posted on November 13, 2009 at 08:48AM
 

If you're looking to buy a snow thrower, here's a great article on picking the right one for the job: http://bit.ly/OKNQh

If you've already got a snow thrower, check out this advice on how to get it ready for winter: http://bit.ly/1GzIN9

 

Alex, Marketing Manager
ManageMyHome.com

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posted on November 15, 2009 at 03:48AM
 

hiring a company to rake your autumn leaves,cut your lawn , fertilize for winter months and then snow plow your driveway is another alternative or get all the family members outside for some exercise so they learn to upkeep their home on the outside.

posted on November 15, 2009 at 02:17PM
 
In response to SHC-JohnH's post from November 12 2009 01:19PM

Craftsman Lifetime Warranty..... excludes the scraper blade and cushion.

"Sorry sir, you'll have to run over it with your car first".

posted on November 16, 2009 at 02:32AM
 

I don't know about this "shovel" idea and a calorie burning feature.  Working out on home exercise equipment will produce the same result without getting numb!  Hey RandyR - do you shovel or "throw"?

posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:01AM
 
In response to Mcbsmith's post from November 16 2009 02:32AM

Yeah, but think about the satisfaction you'll feel for a job well done and how great the hot cocoa will taste when you come back inside. No chance of getting that from a treadmill.

I most definitely shovel.

posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:03AM
 
In response to madgolfer's post from November 15 2009 02:17PM

Most Craftsman items now have exclusions on wearable parts.

posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:13AM
 
In response to SHC-RandyR's post from November 19 2009 10:03AM

So if it wears out, not covered. Where's the Lifetime or Forever Warranty in that?

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