How long do you leave a choke on a snowblower?

• <div><p>When starting the engine, you typically leave the choke on a snowblower in the "choke" or "closed" position. After starting, let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. Then, gradually open the choke, moving it to the "open" or "run" position, allowing more air into the engine and transitioning to a normal fuel-air mixture. The exact duration varies based on the snowblower model and ambient temperature, but as a general rule, you should open the choke once the engine has stabilized and runs smoothly, typically within a few minutes.</p></div>

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Q: Is it worth it to pay for snow removal?

• <div><p>In most cases, it&rsquo;s worth it to pay for professional snow removal. You can shovel the snow yourself, but it&rsquo;s very labor-intensive and puts you at risk of injury or illness by performing exhausting manual labor in slippery conditions. Paying a professional removes that risk and saves you time and energy. Depending on your agreement, you could wake up to a cleared driveway and a car that&rsquo;s ready to drive rather than have to get up early to do the work yourself.</p></div>

Q: Can I use cat litter or sand to melt the ice in my driveway?

• <div><p>Some commercial services use <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sand-vs-salt-for-snow.htm">sand when clearing ice</a>, but that&rsquo;s to add instant traction, not to melt the ice. While you can scatter kitty litter, sand, or similar substances on steps, paths, or porches to improve safety during icy conditions, they won&rsquo;t help melt hardened ice. Rely on salt or other de-icing methods to fully melt away stubborn ice.</p></div>

Q: Do metal roofs get ice dams?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s less common than on other kinds of roofs, yes, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-ice-dams-form-on-metal-roofs.htm">ice dams can form on metal roofs</a>. Metal roofs, particularly those with snow guards installed, can still accumulate ice at the roof edge, although ice dams on metal roofs are less likely to cause roof or interior damage than on traditional asphalt shingle roofs.</p></div>

Q: How do you winterize your landscaping?

• <div><p>The process to winterize your landscaping depends on the plants you have, but generally speaking, you should rake your lawn to avoid leaves from smothering your grass and leading to mold and fungi growth, wrap young trees to protect from fluctuating temperatures, and fertilize your lawn to provide some nutrients for the grass through the colder temperatures. You can also consider marking off small trees and shrubs to avoid accidentally damaging them with snow removal tools.</p></div>

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My deck was becoming detached from my house - but the deck boards were in good shape. Scott painstakingly removed all the deck boarding - reattached it securely - doing it right - to the house. He then put the puzzle back together - My deck is now in better condition then it was when it...
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Reviewed in November 2023
Austin did a fabulous job removing over 20 stumps out of our yard. He was professional, on time and fair in his pricing. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in December 2022
Showed up on time even after a snow storm...shoveled the sidewalk up to the front door so as not to track snow into the house. Great service and would hire him again for any other electrical needs.
Highmark Electric of SEI, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Quick removal, left the area in good condition, cleaned up the waste. Very happy with the quality and value.
Top Notch Tree Service Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
Removed stains I didn't think would be able to be removed!!! We will definitely use him again!
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Reviewed in November 2015
He responded to a phone call from my husband to try to remove hair dye from our living room carpet and on the stairs. He showed up, explained the process, and then proceeded to remove the stain. He was quite personable and very thorough!
Medalist Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in July 2014
He came right away on a Saturday to give me a quote and came back on Monday and removed the stump. He was very professional and I would absoluteley use him again
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Reviewed in August 2013
He is very reliable and does a very good job. On my fence by my garden area (100 ft), I went through 3 workers, but he put it up right. He also removes trees if you have any.
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Reviewed in July 2013
The majority of the windows looked fine. Two small basement windows were missed, and while they removed the screens, they did not clean them. The window tracks also were not cleaned. I did not call them back but will look for another service next year.
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Reviewed in May 2009
Excellent. William picked up my computer from my home (at no extra expense) took it to his shop and returned it the same day. He removed the virus which was causing my problems and also removed spyware and adware. He does all my computer repairs and upgrades.
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"Craig used extreme care during the entire process! He contacted each neighbor, informed them of work being done, and inquired if there were any structures/vegetation that needed to be protected. For those who had need, he built barriers to protect my neighbors' property. He kept his equipment and work areas organized and clean, maintained communication with me, treated my property with utmost respect, and he performed as his contract described. With the amount of work and care Craig was observed using, his rates/fees were more than fair! I will be using him again!"

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"Craig used extreme care during the entire process! He contacted each neighbor, informed them of work being done, and inquired if there were any structures/vegetation that needed to be protected. For those who had need, he built barriers to protect my neighbors' property. He kept his equipment and work areas organized and clean, maintained communication with me, treated my property with utmost respect, and he performed as his contract described. With the amount of work and care Craig was observed using, his rates/fees were more than fair! I will be using him again!"

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