8. Shovel Snow the Easy Way

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Snow Shoveling Has Never Been So Easy
No, it won’t actually remove the snow for you–you still have to get out of bed for that. But the Snow Wolf (formerly the Wovel), made by the New Canaan, Connecticut, company Nootools, won’t have you reaching for the Advil the way you used to, either. In fact, researchers at the University of Massachusetts found that this unconventionally styled shovel with the funny name reduced back stress by 85%. Even better are the curious looks you’ll get from confused neighbors as you tackle the aftereffects of another big storm. wovel.com