Every winter, people are always looking to ditch their shovels for easier alternatives. For certain, laying a heavy-duty tarp over your car or walkway is an effective alternative to snow shoveling.

Editor’s Note — April 2026: With spring upon us, we'll be moving our attention to lawn mowers. Check back in fall of 2026 for updates on the latest snow blower models for next winter. Winter is here, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snow has started in Kansas City. KSHB 41's Ryan Takeo got an early start clearing his driveway with a leaf blower.