Have no fear! I only shovel the 4 steps and a short sidewalk. The rest is done with the snow blower. I bought one of those ergonmic shovels last year, that are bent and have several handles to lift better. I discover it is easiest to just push it into some snow, then back away and slide it where I want to dump the snow. It slides like a sled. I use the snow blower exclusively at my mother-in-law's since her driveway and sidewalk are flat. Yes, that is rare around here. I always wear a scarf around my face to keep from breathing in too much cold air. I learned that lesson almost 20 years ago. Thank you for your concern.
The little porch swing and chain is just one more example of the little details you come up with. So is the dumpster. Excellent!
