Don’t rule out Amazon as a great place to buy your new grill. Many grills will ship free or with a minimal cost.

Besides the normal grills you can find at the big retailers Amazon offers specialty grills ……….. high quality grills and commercial grills that will last and last.

Here are a few of the manufactures: Hasty Bake, Grillco, and Fire Magic

Charcoal Grills at Amazon

Sears has raised the bar in grills this year and has a combination gas/charcoal grill. They carry about 70 other charcoal grills including quite a few commercial/industrial styles. Click on the links below to see all the new charcoal grills from Sears.

New this year! Sears will be having online-only specials. Order your grill online and save. You can still pick it up at your local Sears or have it delivered for a normal charge. (Note, not all grills will be available for pickup. Some grills will be ship only)

Click on the link below to see all the new gas grills from Sears.

Outdoor Charcoal Grills From Sears

Here is a link to the new combo gas/charcoal grill.

Gas/Charcoal Combo Grill At Sears

Kmart focuses on great value for your money grills. You can check out the complete selection by clicking the link below.

Charcoal Grills at Kmart

Wal-mart carries a lot of grills in addition to the ones you see at their stores. They carry the great Blue Ember and many more Weber grills than the other top retailers. Click on the link below to their selection.

Outdoor Charcoal Grills at WalMart

Target is carrying around 50 grills this year including a couple of cute “baseball” and “kegger” grills. They have a large selection of portable and table-top grills in new and exciting styles. To view their selection of grills click on the link below and then type “charcoal grills” into the search box.

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Included are table-top, homeowner, camping, commercial and industrial models.

Sears Kenmore grills continue to be as popular as their tractors for value/price. Sears has a great line-up this year. They have over 20 new grills in great styles. They have even brought back the patio (pedestal) grill that many of you asked for!

New this year! Sear will be having online-only specials. Order your grill online and save. You can still pick it up at your local Sears or have it delivered for a normal charge.

Click on the link below to see all the new gas grills from Sears.

Outdoor Gas Grills at Sears

Kmart focuses on great value for your money grills. You can check out the complete selection by clicking the link below.

Outdoor Gas Grills at Kmart

Walmart.com carries a lot of grills in addition to the ones you see at their stores. They carry the great Blue Ember and many more Weber grills than the other top retailers. Click on the link below to their selection.

Outdoor Gas Grills at Walmart

Target is carrying around 50 grills this year. The top gas grills are from Weber. They have a large selection of portable and table-top grills in new and exciting styles. To view their selection of grills click on the link below and then type gas grills into the search box.

If you are lucky enough to live near a Great Indoors you can order your new outdoor gas grill here and pick it up at the store.

Outdoor Gas Grills at The Great Indoors

Don’t rule out Amazon as a great place to buy your new grill. Many grills will ship free or with a minimal cost. They also have the largest selection of Natural Gas Grills for you who have a permanent spot for your grill.

Besides the normal grills you can find at the big retailers Amazon offers specialty grills ……….. high quality grills that will last and last.

Here are a few of the manufactures: Alfresco, AOG, Aussie Grills, Browning, Cal Flame, Capital, Coastal, Crown Verity, DCS, Fire Magic, Fuego, Gastar, Grillco, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, Lodge, Lynx, Minden Grill Company, OCI, RCS, Solaire, TEC, The Tool Box Grill

Propane Grills at Amazon

Natural Gas Grills at Amazon

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This has been such a great year for MovingSnow that I am going to expand the site so you will want to come back all year long. This post will be a work in progress …. as I complete the sections the titles below will turn blue. You can then click on them and read more.

Specifically I am going to include reviews of:

Outdoor Gas Grills

Outdoor Charcoal Grills

Outdoor Wood Grills (Hardwood, Smoker and Pellet)

You will still be able to find all the reviews of snow blowers. Just look over in the middle column to find the snowblower you want to read about and buy. And as always if you have any questions feel free to ask.

If you can’t find a specific review use the Site Map in the top menu.

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Yes, it’s a little expensive for the average homeowner, but it is still the best machine around.

GM 7200/7210 Polar Trac® System

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The Sears Blue Lawn & Garden Crew is offering a sweepstakes on Twitter to win the Craftsman snow blower that best fits your snow removal needs.

The contest kicks off today and runs through January 13. Entry is easy: go to the step-by-step snow blower finder on Sears.com to determine which snow blowers best fit your snow removal needs. Select your favorite snow blower, note the 5 digit model number and head over to Twitter to follow @BlueLGCrew and tweet in the following:

Following @BlueLGCrew and went to http://bit.ly/6KxG5t to find my ideal #searssnowblower – model XXXXX – I’m entered for a chance to win it!

Don’t forget to replace the “XXXXX” with your model number AND follow @BlueLGCrew. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be entered for a chance to win the model number you tweeted. If you are not currently a member of Twitter, sign up is quick, easy and free at www.Twitter.com.

For official sweepstakes rules, visit http://blogs.mysears.com/2009/12/can-you-tweet-your-way-out-of-the-snow.html.

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Because of the new FCC online disclosure laws:  ”I am not getting paid by Sears to post this article.  I am posting this because I want you to have the best experience with your new Craftsman Snow Thrower.  Sears has many resources available to assist you and the more you know about them the better.”

Hi Paul,

I saw your Dec. 9 “Let It Snow!” posting and thought you might be interested in a follow up story on online resources, courtesy of the knowledgeable Sears Lawn & Garden Crew, to help get ready for inevitable winter snowfall.

Talk to an expert – Sears.com offers a “Click to Call” feature to assist you with any questions. Simply select the “Find a Snowblower” or “Click to Call” icons to speak live with an expert member of the Sears Lawn & Garden Crew. (Look on the lower right hand side of the Sears.com)

Step-by-step snow blower finder. Select the “Find The Right Snowblower For You” for an interactive tool to identify the right Craftsman snow blower for your needs.

Podcast – Download/view the iTunes podcast for information and tips on comparing various snow blower features and models.

Additionally, the Sears Craftsman Value Guarantee ensures you’ll get the most features for your money – - – if you find a lower price on a competitive model with the same features at a competitor location, Sears will match the price and mail you a $15 Sears gift card.

I’ve included below a press release with more detailed information on how to make this winter’s snow removal a breeze.

Many thanks!
Ginger Werner

SEARS BLUE LAWN & GARDEN CREW HAS SNOW BLOWERS READY AS THE NATION BRACES FOR STORMS
Sears Offers Innovative Online Tools and Craftsman Value Guarantee

Hoffman Estates, Ill. – The weather outside is about to get frightful, and in many places, it already has. With the impending storms that are predicted, don’t get caught in the cold without the snow blower you need to keep your sidewalks and driveways clear. When shopping for a snow blower, Sears and the knowledgeable specialists from the Sears Blue Lawn & Garden Crew have everything you need both online at Sears.com and at your local Sears stores. With a wide selection backed by the Sears Craftsman Value Guarantee, the Sears Blue Lawn & Garden Crew is ready to help you bust any blizzard.

Logging on to Sears.com is your first step in finding the snow blower that’s right for you. Not sure which model has the appropriate features for your driveway? The Sears online buying guide asks you questions about your snow removal needs and recommends a variety of options. Still have questions? Sears.com now offers a click-to-talk feature, so you can speak directly with a Sears Blue Lawn & Garden Crew member. Snow blower specialists are on call to review recommended models and help you find the store closest to you with the model you want. You can also download an informative iTunes podcast that walks you through the process of comparing snow blower models.

Sears is the official headquarters for Craftsman, and when it’s time to buy, the Sears Craftsman Value Guarantee ensures you’ll get the most features for your money on your Craftsman snow blower. If you find a lower price on a competitive model with the same features at a competitor location, Sears will match the price and mail you a $15 Sears gift card. Just bring in the original advertisement to a sales associate at the time of, or within 14 days after, the purchase.

During the winter when snow blowers are in peak demand, the Sears Blue Lawn & Garden Crew keeps a close eye on the forecasts each week and ships additional products to markets where storms are approaching.

“While it’s always best to plan early, sometimes the reality of getting ready for snow removal doesn’t set in until right before a big snow storm hits,” said John Froman, svp and president, Lawn & Garden for Sears Holdings. “We’ve done the homework for you – and with in-depth online tools, knowledgeable service from the Sears Blue Lawn & Garden Crew, and our value guarantee on a wide inventory, Sears is ready to help you dig out from winter’s meanest storms.”

Visit the snow blower section of Sears.com for more helpful information from the Sears Blue Lawn & Garden Crew.

About Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through Sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands’ End — among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation’s largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.

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Many of you are getting a chance to try out your new snow thrower today.  Please write in and tell us how well you like it, how well it did with this wet heavy snow, and how much fun you are having with it.

A couple of quick tips.  - First this is not the best way to move snow:

- If you snowblower wants to ride up over the snow (the front end doesn’t want to stay down) CHECK THE SHEAR PINS!  You may have one or more broken pins and the augers are not pulling the snow into the snowblower.

- If the snow thrower pulls to the right or left, check the tire pressure.  It should be the same in both tires,

- After I am done I hang a heat lamp about 4 feet above the snow blower for a couple of hours to melt the snow and ice off so it is ready for the next time.  You can buy a heat lamp and fixture at any farm store (Maybe WalMart) for about $15.

Yes you can get one today!

Sears, should have enough snow blowers for all of you who needed one today.  Most of the stores had a good selection in stock today.

UPDATE:  As of 4 pm, the stores I canvased have sold out of the good models they had in stock, BUT Sears is really great at moving inventory where it’s needed.  So don’t worry, you can order it here and get it in a few days.  The only model I saw with out of stock indicators was the 88830.

You have read the reviews (Over on the right)  Be sure and stay away from the 88779 even if it’s the last snow thrower in the state.  You won’t like it.

Get your snowblower here!,

Pick the best snowthrower for you and order it here.

I put all the links for the good Craftsman machines here on one page.  Go ahead buy it here and pick it up at your local Sears store.  Better yet, they will deliver it for a nominal fee!

If you need to read a review follow the links over in the middle column on this page for Craftsman snow thrower reviews.

Craftsman 179 cc 24″ 2 Stage Snow Thrower A great snow thrower for the money.

Craftsman 208 cc 26 Inch 2 Stage Model 88970 Snow Thrower Good machine with the deluxe 4 way chute control

Craftsman 208 cc 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88691 With Power Steering Yes, Power Steering!

Craftsman 277 cc 28 Inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88791 With Power Steering

Craftsman Professional 357 cc 30 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model# 88830 The best value snowblower on the market!

Craftsman Professional 357 cc 33 inch Model 88835 2 Stage Snow Thrower Only the larger stores will carry these in stock, but you can easily order one here and have it in a few days.

Craftsman Professional 420 cc 45 inch Model 88846 2 Stage Snow Thrower Only the largest stores will carry these in stock, but you can easily order one here and have it in a few days.

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2nd. With CraigsList being to hard to use and eBay falling apart I am wondering if you would like a place just to buy and sell used L&G equipment. I put together a short survey to get your opinion. Click Here to take survey

3rd. Over at todaysmower many of the 2009 Tractors are no longer available.  As the winter progresses you may start to find this happening here at movingsnow.  If the link from my review to Sears is broken (you get a “not Found” on the Sears site) They are out of stock and won’t be getting any more in. You can try the Outlet tab at Sears.com or call your local store to see if there are any available on clearance. When the 2010 models are announced I will try and match the 2009’s to the new models for you.

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Northern Tool is one of the best companies online that sells snow throwers. They have been in business for over 25 years.  In addition to their Internet business they have a huge catalog business and now over 60 stores nationwide.

They are know for their quality service after the sale.  I have bought many items from them and I always stop at their Hudson WI outlet store whenever I travel to the Twin-Cities.  

They carry Poulan Snow Blowers, Schulte Snowblowers and a few MTD models.

Click on the link below to check them out.

Poulan, Schulte & MTD Snow Blowers

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I don’t have any snow to blow up here in Wisconsin yet, but a few owners of this new snow thrower have had a chance to use it and give up their review. I thought you would like to read these as they come in.

kfreeman5099 writes: The Model 88830 is a very good machine. Live in Montana and the 30″ unit does a great job. One issue is traction (that I found with packed snow). I went to tirechains.com and got a set of “V-Bar” chains. The “V-Bar” extends past the tread and they work great. Regular chains will lay below the tread; not much use.

My opinion: Sears does not carry chains for the snow throwers. In most cases you will not need tire chains. If you are in an area where you have a lot of hard packed snow the V-Bar Chain will work great.

The following review is written for the Troy-Bilt 357cc Dual-Stage Gas Snow Thrower Model: 31AH55Q5711. The snow thrower is almost identical to the Craftsman 88830 but priced at $100 more.

cbeckley2 writes: I bought this snowblower in 2008 at Lowe’s for $1099 and it is fantastic. It is built with lots of steel and is not at all flimsy – very rugged Starts first pull in the coldest weather. I live in Western Montana and we get tons of snow. I also live on 50 acres of land in the mountains and have a LOT of area to keep clear with out buildings and paths to fuel and propane tanks. It chews the snow right up. The auto steering head is the BEST. I can change direction and pitch of the head right from console without having to crank or leave the back of the machine. The heated hand grips are nice and the headlight is great for those early dark nights. I’m a confirmed Troy-Bilt fan after getting this machine.

john.granuzzo writes: just purchased the 88830 & I’m concerned about the engine. The Sears saleman told me it was a Briggs engine which i now know it is not. Can you tell me which MFG makes the engine & how do you rate
it? i have always had faith in B&S, should i look fora unit with the B&S engine only? Thanks John G.

My Opinion: All of the 2009/2010 Craftsman Snow Throwers use the MTD motor this year. MTD has been using motors from this manufacture for almost 10 years now and they have a VERY good reputation for reliability, easy starting and parts availability. Of the 400 or so snow throwers I saw sold last year only two had engine problems I was aware of. Both were carburetor related.

You can purchase your new Craftsman Professional 357 cc 30 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model# 88830 From Sears here.

You can read my full review at Model 88830 Review

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