Make winter easier with these 8 snow removal necessities.

With proper preparation, winter can be a beautiful season that many people love, despite the frequent snowstorms that can make it challenging to leave the house.

Having the right equipment is crucial for clearing your driveway and yard of snow. A shovel, ice melt, and ice scraper are essentials. For those seeking a more significant upgrade this year, a snowblower or a mini snowplow may be more suitable options.

An 18-inch shovel from Walmart is an easy-to-lift, durable option that's perfect for snowstorms. Meanwhile, the Suncast shovel from Amazon is a no-frills, heavy-duty option designed to handle heavy snow.

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Are you tired of spending countless hours shoveling your driveway? Perhaps it's time to consider purchasing a snowblower. These machines can effectively clear snow quickly and alleviate the strain on your back. There are a variety of snowblowers available at different price points.

A lightweight, weather-resistant snowblower with a foldable handle is an Ego battery-powered snowblower. A corded PowerSmart snowblower can handle heavy snow and blow snow up to 30 feet away. A gas-powered Murray snowblower is easy to push and has a rotating chute for easy use.

Having a strong ice scraper is essential during winter, and both Walmart and Amazon offer steel-made ice scrapers that can easily break through thick ice.

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Instead of carrying a heavy bag of salt around your driveway, use a salt spreader that evenly distributes salt and ice melt. Both Amazon and Home Depot offer reliable Chapin salt spreaders with off-road wheels and a spiked auger for breaking up chunks of salt or ice melt.

An electric snow shovel from Amazon can make shoveling much easier, allowing you to move 430 lbs. of snow in just one minute. Alternatively, Walmart offers a battery-powered electric snow shovel that is ideal for small snow removal tasks without the hassle of a cord.

An ATV-mounted mini snowplow is a fun and convenient way to move snow without a truck with a plow attachment. Amazon offers a universal mount that can attach to most ATV models.

If you don't have an ATV, you can purchase a push version of a mini snowplow from Walmart. It's equipped with wheels and a durable metal plow, making snow removal much more manageable.

Ice melt is essential during winter as it helps to break through thick ice that blocks your driveway. Amazon offers Snow Joe ice melt that can melt ice even at -10 degrees, making it a more eco-friendly option than rock salt. Additionally, it won't cause skin irritation. Home Depot also carries a 40 lb. bag of long-lasting ice melt that is perfect for those who need a larger quantity.

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An ice melt storage bin that can hold up to six 50 lb. bags of sand, salt or ice melter is helpful to prevent damage to floors inside or outside. Amazon offers such a bin.

A yellow storage bin with a scoop is available at Home Depot, ensuring you won't misplace it outside and can effortlessly spread salt on your driveway.