For those of you dealing with the wet, heavy snow that has been falling last night and today in Wisconsin, I want to share a tip I learned recently that helps…a lot. Some of you may have already heard of this, and if so disregard (or, go ahead and read it and say to yourself “I’ve tried that and indeed, it does work”).
Anyway, before turning on the snowblower, take a can of Pam from the kitchen, yes Pam, possibly one of the weakest product-names out there. It would be like re-naming WD-40, Jeff. So, take the Pam and spray the inside of the chute of the snowblower. Again, this is helpful when it’s a wet/heavy snow (when snow is not too wet, no need for it).
My mother-in-law told me about this and I hadn’t tried it until this morning – the wettest snow we’ve had in a while. It worked like magic – and it also helped to lubricate the chute itself making it easier to change its direction.
packergeeks 
December 9, 2008 at 10:51 am |
I’m going to wait until it melts.
December 9, 2008 at 12:04 pm |
I’m going to move to FL
December 9, 2008 at 12:27 pm |
Snowblower? I actually have 3 of them: one is 9 yrs old, one is 7, the other is 6. 3 shovels, 3 pairs of snowpants, gloves, etc., send them out the door and tell them not to come in until it’s done.
Seriously though, I had not heard of that. Thanks for the tip Andy.
December 9, 2008 at 12:36 pm |
“…take a can of Pam from the kitchen, yes Pam, possibly one of the weakest product-names out there. It would be like re-naming WD-40, Jeff.”
This made me laugh very, very hard. Thanks.
December 9, 2008 at 3:26 pm |
“Seriously though?” I do make my 8 and 6 year old shovel. I even have a shovel for the 3 year old – she is almost ready.
December 9, 2008 at 3:38 pm |
Joe/Trav – can’t wait to put my son to work. Even though he’s only 17 months, my wife did buy him a shovel not long ago. She thought it was cute – I thought it was an important gift to give him so that he understands before he can even understand, that he will work.
December 9, 2008 at 3:42 pm |
You said, “So, take the Pam and spray the inside of the chute of the snowblower…” Is that Pam Anderson?
December 9, 2008 at 4:28 pm |
Joe – Poor word choice. I am definitely in the same camp as you and Andy in that work is expected and required.
December 9, 2008 at 8:52 pm |
Your a good man Trav.
December 9, 2008 at 8:53 pm |
Dang it – you’re a good man Trav. (Can we get a preview screen?)
December 9, 2008 at 9:12 pm |
I just pay the kid next door. It’s so much easier and no whining.
April 15, 2009 at 11:22 am |
This is very hot information. I think I’ll share it on Delicious.