Results: How do you feel about snow?
Published on 02/17/2016
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1.
1.
Do you like winter's snow? Yes
45%
872 votes
No
43%
822 votes
N/A
10%
199 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
30 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| sometimes | 0.36% | 7 |
| 0.21% | 4 | |
| depends | 0.10% | 2 |
| depends on how much and where | 0.05% | 1 |
| like it but we only have snow about every 3 years. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I like a little bit of snow but not tons of it | 0.05% | 1 |
| not really being out in it, like to watch it from inside. | 0.05% | 1 |
| If I was independently wealthy, than I would love it! | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes but not to be completely snowed in ! | 0.05% | 1 |
| once or twice a winter is enough for me | 0.05% | 1 |
| small amounts--not so much it makes getting to work/school/errands difficult or dangerous | 0.05% | 1 |
| its pretty to look at but not drive in. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I like to see it on TV and online. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Only light fluffy snow | 0.05% | 1 |
| Since live where there is NO snow, fond memories | 0.05% | 1 |
| one or two times a winter | 0.05% | 1 |
| Winter's snow, or just snow??? What is the difference? | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am tired of it now | 0.05% | 1 |
| Mississippi doesn't get much, but i would love to see just a little | 0.05% | 1 |
| on the mountain..sure | 0.05% | 1 |
2.
2.
How do you handle the snow removal? Shovel it yourself
40%
776 votes
Use a snow blower to remove it
13%
241 votes
Pay to have it removed
9%
164 votes
Have kids shovel it
5%
96 votes
Just wait till it melts
14%
263 votes
Allow the heated driveway to take care of it
1%
23 votes
N/A
30%
580 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
69 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.41% | 9 | |
| my husband shovels it | 0.09% | 2 |
| husband shovels it | 0.09% | 2 |
| landlord does it | 0.09% | 2 |
| plow | 0.09% | 2 |
| nephew who lives with us shovels it | 0.05% | 1 |
| i have a blessed neighbor | 0.05% | 1 |
| no snow here | 0.05% | 1 |
| apartment building | 0.05% | 1 |
| my apartment complex takes care of it, but I used to shovel and still liked snow. | 0.05% | 1 |
| My husband does it all, bless him. <3 | 0.05% | 1 |
| Another household member shovels the snow | 0.05% | 1 |
| My husband removes it with a tractor | 0.05% | 1 |
| Snow plow | 0.05% | 1 |
| salt | 0.05% | 1 |
| landlord pays to have it done. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Building manager removes it | 0.05% | 1 |
| apartment complex managers handle it | 0.05% | 1 |
| Family member plows us out | 0.05% | 1 |
| apartment takes care of it | 0.05% | 1 |
| contractor | 0.05% | 1 |
| the neighbor helps plow the driveway for us | 0.05% | 1 |
| housing takes care of it | 0.05% | 1 |
| apartment complex shovels | 0.05% | 1 |
| maintenance man | 0.05% | 1 |
| Apt takes care of it | 0.05% | 1 |
| neighbor comes over with his tractor and snowblower | 0.05% | 1 |
| The maintenance people do it | 0.05% | 1 |
| neighbour looks after it | 0.05% | 1 |
| Neighbor has a snow blower and helps, when it's bad out. My other half shovels. | 0.05% | 1 |
| partner shovels | 0.05% | 1 |
| landlord takes care of it | 0.05% | 1 |
| Landlord cleans it | 0.05% | 1 |
| spouse clears snow | 0.05% | 1 |
| family members do it | 0.05% | 1 |
| Don't have to worry about it because our apartment pays people to do it. me or my husband would remove it ourselves if we had our own house, though. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Moved south to get away from it and the cold | 0.05% | 1 |
| my spouse | 0.05% | 1 |
| The HOA Is Responsible | 0.05% | 1 |
| landlords responsibility | 0.05% | 1 |
| husband uses skid loader and tractor with loader | 0.05% | 1 |
| WE DO NOT HAVE MUCH OR NONE HERE IN TEXAS WHERE I LIVE. | 0.05% | 1 |
| spouse shovels | 0.05% | 1 |
| husband | 0.05% | 1 |
| varies for the building | 0.05% | 1 |
| I wait to see if it'll be necessary, where, in that time it either melts, or my boyfriend ends up shoveling despite my opposition | 0.05% | 1 |
| City removal | 0.05% | 1 |
| my husband is good with the shovel | 0.05% | 1 |
| Apartment does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| Hubby uses snowblower!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| My husband shovels it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Friend showels | 0.05% | 1 |
| complex removes it | 0.05% | 1 |
| Spouse does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| neighborhood association | 0.05% | 1 |
| have another family member do it | 0.05% | 1 |
| maintenance does it | 0.05% | 1 |
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3.
If not indoors, do you allow a warm up period for your vehicle when it is cold, has snow and or ice on it? Yes
49%
944 votes
No
15%
291 votes
Undecided
5%
91 votes
Not Applicable
31%
597 votes
4.
4.
Do you remove all ice and snow from ALL of the windows prior to driving on the street? Yes
52%
1006 votes
No
16%
299 votes
Not Applicable
32%
618 votes
5.
5.
Have you ever been behind a vehicle that has a large collection of snow on it and it gets blown off onto the road or your windscreen / windshield? Yes
57%
1105 votes
No
17%
335 votes
N/A
25%
478 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
5 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.10% | 2 | |
| I use common sense & don't drive close enough behind vehicles when it's snowing and/or I see them covered in ice/snow | 0.05% | 1 |
| Ice flew off the top of a truck and completely shattered my minivan's windshield | 0.05% | 1 |
| no, then you are following too closely behind | 0.05% | 1 |
6.
6.
What do you use to rid walkways and driveways of ice? Chip it
17%
332 votes
Snow melter of some sort i.e. salt, halite, calcium cloride etc
36%
689 votes
Warm water from garden hose
4%
83 votes
Allow the heated driveway to take care of it
6%
120 votes
N/A
42%
817 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
32 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.29% | 6 | |
| Salt | 0.14% | 3 |
| sand | 0.14% | 3 |
| Shovel | 0.10% | 2 |
| kitty litter | 0.05% | 1 |
| And just wait for it to melt | 0.05% | 1 |
| let it melt | 0.05% | 1 |
| apartment complex takes care ot that | 0.05% | 1 |
| Taken care of by someone else | 0.05% | 1 |
| Superintedant | 0.05% | 1 |
| sunshine | 0.05% | 1 |
| Snow plow | 0.05% | 1 |
| I stay home | 0.05% | 1 |
| Snowblower | 0.05% | 1 |
| Pay a plow company | 0.05% | 1 |
| Neighborhood Assocation | 0.05% | 1 |
| shovel & then ice | 0.05% | 1 |
| WAIT FOR IT TO MELT | 0.05% | 1 |
| cat litter does good | 0.05% | 1 |
| Urea Fertilizer | 0.05% | 1 |
| Clean off snow, then the sun dries off the pavement. | 0.05% | 1 |
| The sun will melt what little there is | 0.05% | 1 |
7.
7.
Do you have indoor parking for your vehicle? Only at work
4%
74 votes
Only at home
28%
537 votes
Sometimes
7%
143 votes
No
39%
741 votes
N/A
24%
459 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
10 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| yes | 0.10% | 2 |
| Only for 1 vehicle | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes I have a garage, no car. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Garage is ful | 0.05% | 1 |
| both at home and at work | 0.05% | 1 |
| 0.05% | 1 | |
| I have a carport in which two sides are closed but open in front and back | 0.05% | 1 |
| single car garage and husband uses it because he drives to work everyday and I don't | 0.05% | 1 |
| Heated garage at home | 0.05% | 1 |
8.
8.
Do you help neighbors remove snow from their paved areas or if they are seniors just go ahead and remove it for them? Yes
22%
428 votes
No
22%
423 votes
Sometimes
16%
311 votes
N/A
40%
774 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
11 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.10% | 2 | |
| I'm a senior! | 0.05% | 1 |
| It's hard enough myself to take care of my own shoveling. Have physical disabilities, would love to help if I could | 0.05% | 1 |
| they are healthier and do not help us | 0.05% | 1 |
| I am almost eighty why would I help those young ones remove snow. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I'm a senior. no one helps | 0.05% | 1 |
| I am and senior and my neighbours remove snow for me. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I am a senior | 0.05% | 1 |
| sometime we have our guy who plows us do our neighbors and we pay for it. like at christmas time | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am the senior | 0.05% | 1 |
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