Guide to Outdoor Living

Winters are hard, but the right tools can make things a whole lot easier. Look to leaf blowers to help make quick work of clearing away not only leaves but also light dustings of snow from a deck or walkway; for heavier snowfall, consider a snow blower. And don’t forget your chainsaw. It’s the perfect tool for trimming away branches in danger of breaking in blizzard conditions, and it will allow you to cut your own firewood to stay warm all winter, too. To protect yourself from a power outage, consider a portable or home standby generator, so you don’t have to worry about losing electricity, even in the nastiest of storms.
Updated January 7, 2026