Right now—no matter what the weather is in your part of the country—put a coat of floor wax on your snow shovel. The wax will help prevent a metal shovel from rusting, and when it comes time to use it, the snow will glide on and slide off.

More ways to be safe in bad weather…

• Safer Driving in a Blizzard

• How to Be Sure Your Car Is Safe for Ice, Snow and Cold

• Will Your Home Survive the Winter?

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