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In suburbia, that may mean hauling out heavy equipment like plows and snow throwers.

AS if the holiday rush was not enough, now is also the best time to prepare snow throwers.

There are two types of snow throwers: single-stage and double-stage.

Single-stage snow throwers are for homeowners with relatively small spaces to clear.

Large snow throwers are for very heavy-duty use.

Because snow throwers are very much seasonal items, you can often save money by buying one off-season.

Small electric snow throwers are also available, but these are generally of limited usefulness.

Finally, he said, it is important to avoid warming up a snow thrower in a garage.

Toro said it also planned to stop producing snow throwers and tillers as part of the move.