Last Updated on December 25, 2019
You should have a plan before you start shoveling. First, wait for the snow to stop falling, bundle up warm, and then start off by clearing your doorstep, the driveway and the rest of your sidewalk.
Take a break for a good 20 minutes before starting with your roof. Use a roof rake to remove the snow or hire a snow removal professional.
#4 – Lifting with your back
You may have heard of the rule that says, “Lift with your legs, not with your back.” This is a simple warning against back injuries that occur due to improper lifting.
When snow is piled up and heavy, fill your shovel halfway instead of fully to avoid straining your body. Keep your back straight, knees bent, and stomach muscles tight while scooping snow with your shovel or carrying any heavy object.
Rest for a few minutes before continuing. To avoid exhausting your body, how about not letting snow pile up in the first place?!
#5 – Not doing warm-ups
Do you realize how big and bad of a mistake it is to not do warm-ups before shoveling snow?
Warm your muscles up before shoveling or lifting anything heavy by walking, jogging, and brisk-walking for up to 15 minutes or more. Next, gently stretch your back, stomach, shoulders, arms, and legs to avoid any injuries or muscle tear.
Before doing your warm-ups, dress up in layers to protect your body heat against the freezing cold weather.
#6 – Not having building insurance
What’s something that is almost as important as health insurance? It’s building insurance.
Building insurance ensures that your house is covered in case of theft and natural disasters, including damage to the structure of your house such as roof, walls, or floor, etc., that is caused by heavy snowfalls.
The costs of building insurance may vary from state to state, but no matter the price you will need it to repair any inevitable damage and save up some money!
Lastly, don’t forget to stay hydrated while performing the strenuous work we know as “snow shoveling!”
