I can see how a cordless screwdriver can be a big timesaver to professional contractors. However, for most of us who only occasionally use a screwdriver, cordless screwdrivers are unnecessary. In fact, cordless screwdrivers can lead to stripped screw heads for those who are less proficient with power tools. Here’s a link to a basic (non-cordless) set that will save you some money and do the job just fine:
While it may make sense for people with exceptionally long driveways and sidewalks to own a snowblower, here are my reasons for not owning one:
1.) FITNESS—It boggles my mind how people purchase devices to cut down on manual labor, yet at the same time spend lots of money on monthly fees going to gyms and health clubs. The Census Bureau reports that U.S. fitness and recreational sports centers took in over $17 billion in revenues during 2005. Why not just do some physical work at home (e.g. shoveling snow the old fashioned way)?
2.) NOISE POLLUTION—Snowblowers are extremely noisy compared with traditional snow shovels. Why disturb the neighbors if you don’t have to?
3.) COST—Snowblowers are not cheap. You can buy a snow shovel for about $20. Snowblowers cost several times as much.
Here are some links you can follow to purchase old fashioned snow shovels: