https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:05:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341544 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:10:19 +0000 winniebee 2341544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: interesting thanks for the info! I'll be checking out the Ariens too : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341542 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:08:24 +0000 regberadaisy 2341542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: FYI we used to LOVE Craftsman but have not been very happy with their products in recent years. One of which is the riding lawnmower my ILs gifted as a housewarming. SO many issues with it!</p> <p>Good to know about the driveway width. Our driveway is more like 1.5 cars wide. Lol</p> <p>I'm hoping to stick with Lowes because we have a card and get 5% off everyday. Or can get 10% with BIL's 10% retired military discount and they regularly offer 0% financing for card members! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341538 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:03:41 +0000 winniebee 2341538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We actually just looked at them today at Sears - they recommended a 26 inch one for a 2 car driveway that's relatively level. There are models that make it easier to swivel and you can blow the snow in 4 directions) but we were looking at Craftsman models ranging from $600-$1000. This is the one we were thinking of getting - and if you open a Sears card can do 5% off or 0% financing for a year (and we're looking at buying a lawn mower and a treadmill too so probably would open a card). I'll price compare with home depot and lower.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sears.com/craftsman-quiet-208cc-dual-stage-snow-thrower/p-07188972000P?prdNo=3&#038;blockNo=3&#038;blockType=G3" rel="nofollow">http://www.sears.com/craftsman-quiet-208cc-dual-stage-snow-thrower/p-07188972000P?prdNo=3&#038;blockNo=3&#038;blockType=G3</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341511 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:33:45 +0000 looch 2341511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have two, an electric one for the fluffy snow and a gas one for the heavy, wet stuff. We got the gas one at Home Depot, it's nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341493 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:10:39 +0000 Mrs D 2341493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fwiw...the deals in CL sometimes can justify the "risk". My dads snowblower was purchased for less than 20% the cost by a homeowner who underestimated her ability to pull the starter cord...so it was literally used like 4 times! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341490 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:09:04 +0000 Mrs D 2341490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Costco may be a good option for you - as it extends the warranty I think.</p> <p>We have a local repair shop where my dad takes everything he buys off CL to be inspected before buying (he pays $25 for the inspection) our generator came from CL and it's been great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341480 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:56:14 +0000 regberadaisy 2341480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: @petunia354: thanks! I'll check that brand out.</p> <p>@Mrs D: a big purchase like that off CL scares me! I want to have a warranty. We got a generator last year! It was from BJs with a coupon, so we got a really good deal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341474 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:49:03 +0000 Mrs D 2341474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad has a great one he got on Craigslist! We got a generator this year...so the snow blower will have to wait Til next year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341436 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:20:18 +0000 petunia354 2341436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second ariens! It has gotten used through several blizzards and 12"+ snowfalls! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341431 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:10:42 +0000 gotkimchi 2341431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an ariens. My grandpa did a cost comparison and daid that was the best for our size driveway etc. it depends on how big your driveway is because you can get different widths </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-blower#post-2341348 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 09:06:59 +0000 regberadaisy 2341348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have one they love?</p> <p>We live in Snow country with a big driveway. I'm trying to convince DH the days of manually shoveling are over! </p>