Winter tips

What we have learned clearing snow around Toronto, in plain language.

• Car Buried by the Plow? A Calm Way to Dig It OutStep-by-step tips for freeing a car from a Toronto snowbank without scratching the paint or spinning the tires.
• Why the Plow Ridge Across Your Driveway Is So Hard to MoveWhat a windrow is, why it is heavier than regular snow, and smart ways to clear it in Toronto.
• Shovelling Heavy Snow Without Hurting Your Back or HeartWhy snow shovelling sends people to the ER every Toronto winter and how to lower the risk.
• Icicles Over the Front Door: When Roof Snow Becomes a HazardHow to tell when snow and ice on a Toronto roof need attention, and what is safe to do yourself.