Check for debris and never run the snow blower in an enclosed space to avoid fire or carbon monoxide risks. Watch for hazards like rocks, ice, and nearby pets or kids while operating the machine. Snow ...

The Berkshires are always changing. Your home is, too. There’s a certain satisfaction in knowing how things work — in fixing what’s broken, tuning what’s sputtering, preparing for what’s coming next.

At Consumer Reports, we’ve been testing battery-powered snow blowers for more than a decade. By creating our own heavy snowlike mixture made of water-saturated sawdust, we’re able to test the ...