Based on our efforts, we chose the Bully Tools 12-Gauge Round Point Shovel as the best overall option. It’s comfortable in hand, easy to use, and offers excellent performance in a variety of tasks.

while an aluminum scoop shovel works well to shovel out very deep snow. Use a flat metal spade if you need to chip ice, but be very careful, as metal spades can damage some stone surfaces.

At 17 inches or less, the Tucson shovel-nosed snake may be small, but it makes the most out of its size. Living in the sandy soils found on valley floors in the upper Sonoran Desert, the snake has ...