While exact definitions can vary by manufacturer, there are some clear-cut differences between a snow blower and a snow thrower, even if they work similarly.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As winter drags on and the white stuff piles up, you might be ready to swap out the shovel for a snow blower. Unfortunately, however, trying ...