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Really, there’s no best snow shovel for every snowstorm. If you have a home project to tackle, you need the right tool for the job—and likely more than one. The same goes for shoveling snow.

The best snow shovels make it easy to haul snow quickly and without strain. To find the top picks, I spoke with snow and ice management experts for their guidance.

The type of shovel you'll need for removing snow - metal or plastic - will depend on what kind of snow you're dealing with and your physical limitations.