How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
I know that snow may be on the ground for most of the winter, but how often does it actually snow?
How many times a week must one go outside and shovel snow? How much easier is it to use a snow blower? How much does snow removal cost? Just trying to figure out if it is going to be easier living in a condo townhouse, where snow removal is included in the fees. |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Originally Posted by ralf12
(Post 10116050)
I know that snow may be on the ground for most of the winter, but how often does it actually snow?
How many times a week must one go outside and shovel snow? How much easier is it to use a snow blower? How much does snow removal cost? Just trying to figure out if it is going to be easier living in a condo townhouse, where snow removal is included in the fees. But in all honesty it changes year to year. Depends on where in the GTA. There is a lake effect, that makes a little difference. My sister had to clear the snow off her roof one year due to heavy snowfall. 5 years ago my mom had it snow up to the top of her back door, she opened it up to a solid wall. I have never had a snowblower....i have a hubby and a shovel :-) |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Is it true that you are required to clear the snow from all the sidewalk in front of your house?
Is so, don't get a corner house, lol. |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10116148)
Is it true that you are required to clear the snow from all the sidewalk in front of your house?
Is so, don't get a corner house, lol. |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Originally Posted by ralf12
(Post 10116050)
I know that snow may be on the ground for most of the winter, but how often does it actually snow?
How many times a week must one go outside and shovel snow? How much easier is it to use a snow blower? How much does snow removal cost? Just trying to figure out if it is going to be easier living in a condo townhouse, where snow removal is included in the fees. If snow is an issue for you, why don't you just buy a condo apartment? You won't have to worry about shifting snow at all and your car will be parked underground. |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Where WOULD you put all that snow if you lived on a court? You have about 5 or 6 houses all facing each other in a horse-shoe shape with pretty small from gardens :confused:
If you try and shovel the snow from the road so you can get to work, the only place would be your driveway.... where your car lives. :blink: |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
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Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10116148)
Is it true that you are required to clear the snow from all the sidewalk in front of your house?
Is so, don't get a corner house, lol. It's pretty much a standard bylaw I believe. I didn't buy a corner lot for that very reason, lol. As to the OP's questions, shovelling wet snow is not fun, shovelling rock hard frozen snow is even less.. buy a snowblower! There is the option of paying the local kids to clear - last winter I paid $10 to have my 60' frontage and a path to my front door (about another 60ft), well worth it. :) Edit: Here's a few pictures from about 3 years ago at my old house... one day's snow fall! |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10116342)
Where WOULD you put all that snow if you lived on a court? You have about 5 or 6 houses all facing each other in a horse-shoe shape with pretty small from gardens :confused:
If you try and shovel the snow from the road so you can get to work, the only place would be your driveway.... where your car lives. :blink: The snow just has to go up the way, on top of the stuff already on your grass. You must have experienced this problem in Glasgow, winter 2010 and 2011? That was as bad as I've experienced over there. |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Originally Posted by Tony-the-Tigger
(Post 10116388)
The term you looking for is pie shaped lot!
The snow just has to go up the way, on top of the stuff already on your grass. You must have experienced this problem in Glasgow, winter 2010 and 2011? That was as bad as I've experienced over there. Funny thing is, I had a big-ass Pajero 4x4 during that snow..... and I work from home :D The "Pie-shaped lot" term annoys me. It should be a "slice of pie shaped lot" :p |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
To the OP....not as often as you would if you were to reside in Ottawa/Gatineau
Snowblower some say? It's just a waste of money and you have to find storage for it. You've got to love it when people open their garage doors and it's just full of crap right up to the brim. |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Originally Posted by ultrarunner
(Post 10116475)
To the OP....not as often as you would if you were to reside in Ottawa/Gatineau
Snowblower some say? It's just a waste of money and you have to find storage for it. You've got to love it when people open their garage doors and it's just full of crap right up to the brim. |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Vancouver residents have no interest in this thread for numerous reasons:lol:
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Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
(Post 10116488)
Vancouver residents have no interest in this thread for numerous reasons:lol:
The life of Reily |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Originally Posted by ultrarunner
(Post 10116475)
To the OP....not as often as you would if you were to reside in Ottawa/Gatineau
Snowblower some say? It's just a waste of money and you have to find storage for it. You've got to love it when people open their garage doors and it's just full of crap right up to the brim. |
Re: How often does one shovel snow in the GTA?
Depends on the winter. Last winter was relatively mild and there wasn't much snow. Also, if you live in an apartment building, you might not have to shovel any snow at all.
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