I bought my house in 2013 and wasn't really thinking about the snow blowing and yard work. I was thinking corner double lot, lots of parking, space for a shop, access and privacy. The first snow I went "*****" but on balance I would do it again. I bought a 2 stage basic Ariens used and it has worked well but is only 20" wide and has no reverse or selectable drive speeds. I'm going to sell it this spring and get a wider model with more features.
Oddly I enjoy putting my headphones on blowing and shoveling the snow. There is something peaceful about it.
