Though, in some cases, it may be more practical to use a metal-edged snow shovel because “it can help scrape off snow more efficiently, though it can make scooping more difficult,” Canete says.

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while an aluminum scoop shovel works well to shovel out very deep snow. Use a flat metal spade if you need to chip ice, but be very careful, as metal spades can damage some stone surfaces.