My city does not have a law making us and i don't. I can't afford a snow blower and I have asthama. It is hard to just get the drive way. I have seen people say it is rude if you don't . I don't see what is rude about it
2007-02-15 23:50:09 · 12 answers · asked by Big Daddy R 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You really should -- how about hire a teen ager to do it?
I don't but then again, where i live it NEVER snows :-)
2007-02-15 23:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by karen i 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a law but that isn't the reason that we shovel. First, I think it is polite and sends a positive sign to our neighbors that we care about our community and our home. We live three blocks from a school and children walk by here a lot. It's a busy road and I don't want them to walk out in the road since the road has been plowed (we currently have about 10" of snow on the ground). If someone were to fall because the sidewalk isn't shoveled, we could be sued for negligence. Our homeowners insurance would fight having to pay and we could potentially lose our home if someone were to get hurt badly (medical bills, loss of work, personal pain and suffering, etc.).
I have breathing problems so I can't shovel. My husband does it. But if he couldn't, I'd pay someone. Overall, it really isn't too much money when you figure how much we could lose by not having it done.
2007-02-16 11:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion would be to bite the bullet and buy a small snow blower. Amazon has the Toro 1800 on sale now for $239. (Normally $299) with free shipping. Buy it and then "rent" it out to the neighbor kids and let them use it to make a little bit of extra money. Make sure they do you a courtesy of getting rid of your snow before they start trying to get business of their own. I imagine they could earn $20/driveway and pay you $5 or $10 bucks in return. They make money, don't have to invest in the snowblower, and you earn back enough to pay for the snow blower and get your driveway done for free! Using a snow blower is actually fun so I think it would be easy to get kids in the neighborhood to take you up on the offer. Depending on how big your neighborhood is you might be able to make you money back in a few days.
2007-02-16 12:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very rude not to do so. In your case, you can't and shouldn't, but its still rude. People that want to walk, jog, walk the dog on the sidewalks have to take detours onto the roads because someone didn't take care of their part of their property. It is your property and for the safety of everyone in your neighborhood, it should be taken care of. Until then I wouldn't order delivery or expect my mail because I know I wouldnt go to a house where I can fall and seriously hurt myself. Think of it this way, the people in your neighborhood will see you as the guy that doesn't care about the safety of everyone else in the neighborhood.
2007-02-16 09:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I personally think it is rude (and lazy) not to shovel your sidewalk -- it's just not neighborly, it could and is a liability issue for your homeowner's insurance.
Check your policy or call your agent -- I'm sure they'll tell you that by leaving the snow unshoveled and ice present, that you are opening yourself up to the possibility of a justifiable injury claim.
2007-02-16 09:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by Corey D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is rude especially in a residential area with homes. It is hard to walk if not shoveled and there are bound to be the poorer people walking to the buses or trains.
2007-02-16 09:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by larrydoyle52 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do and my son who has chronic asthma also shovels the side walk. However, if your asthma is so bad, perhaps you should entertain the idea of paying someone to do it for you. It is very rude not to shovel and salt your walk. Very ill responsible is what my belief is . God bless****
2007-02-16 08:25:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, its not rude. We don't shovel ours and no one has even walked on it except kids playing. I say if you are not healthy enough to do it, don't worrie about it. If the neighbors don't like it, the "proper" thing to do for them is to come and shovel it for you. You worrie about your health first, the snow can always melt, You cannot be replaced. I say leave it there!!!!
2007-02-16 08:03:36 · answer #8 · answered by mag 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never shovel my yard. I guess this means we don't have a law, since I never get in trouble for it. I can't see why that would be rude. If someone tells you it is rude, just tell them, "If you don't like it, shovel it yourself."
2007-02-16 07:56:24 · answer #9 · answered by drink_more_powerade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never shovel the snow, but thats because i live in Florida :)
2007-02-16 08:24:07 · answer #10 · answered by emilo009 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my town there is a law requiring it and you get fined if you don't. Also the mail will not be delivered to your home if the mailman cannot safely access the home.
2007-02-16 07:54:46 · answer #11 · answered by Grianagh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋