A few months back, as the economy was tanking and politicians here and in Washington,D.C. were looking to take action, a great deal of emphasis was placed on government spending for “shovel-ready” ...

Shoveling snow may be a good workout, but it's no fun, especially on your back, if you have a shovel that's too short. Instructables user homemadeisgood has a simple solution: Add a dowel to the ...

Short-handled shovels are useful when working in tight spots, and with this mini shovel, gardeners can easily dig holes, move ...

As if you haven’t been digging out enough this winter, today’s monster storm will give you yet another opportunity to get an unwelcomed workout with that old friend the shovel. And unlike the powdery, ...

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