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Accessible Home and Yard Upkeep with Chronic Illness

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Ideally someone else can do the work for you - but I know for me, sometimes that isn’t an option. I will say I save projects for my higher spoons days. Here’s some of the things that have helped me get through!
 
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Deal with leaves without raking and bending. Use with the bag included or with the trash bin cover. I prefer the trash bin cover bc then I don’t have to carry it.
WORX Trivac 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower
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Use with leaf shredder to avoid having to carry the bag!
8 FT Leaf Collection System for WORX Blower
 
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Long handled weed puller to work without bending over.
2-in-1 Garden Hoe and Weed Puller Rake
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Electric tools can be heavier to hold but work with a lot less exertion than manual tools.
WORX 20V Cordless Pruning Shear WG330
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Cooling neck tubes are a must to prevent overheating in summer!
Neck Cooling Tube Wraps Ice Ring
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Snow removal without heavy lifting is so important to keep driveway and sidewalks clear without injury.
VOLTASK 48V Cordless 20-Inch Snow Blower w/Wheels
 
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I like to use this smaller electric shovel for lighter snow days.
20V Cordless Electric Snow Shovel, 13-Inch
 
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These are my favorite quick dry towels for sweaty yard work.
BOGI Microfiber Travel Sports Towel 2Pcs Blue
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Will I drink more water if I make it this easy while I’m working on a house or yard project? 100% yes.
INOXTO Running Hydration Vest with 1.5L Bladder
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Using a dustpan with full length handle takes the bending out of sweeping floors.
Upgrade Self-Cleaning Broom & Dustpan Set
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I love this ladder when I need more than a couple of steps! I’ll only use it on a good day but the handles make it more secure.
HBTower Folding Step Ladder with Handrail
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Electric screwdriver to save your hands!
SKIL Twist 2.0 4V Rechargeable Screwdriver
 
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A gardening chair with storage space underneath helps with better support and body position for leaning down, and can also carry what you need when you're working.
Pure Garden 13-in Chair 200-lb Capacity Utility Cart
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Another option for extra support when working close to the ground outside. This one works for smaller spaces where the rolling cart may not fit. Can use it as a kneeler or as a seat.
Garden Kneeler and Seat Durable Folding Stool Portable Bench
 
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Ratcheting tools can save hand stress or pain for when power tools aren't an option.
Labor Saving Ratcheting Pruning Shears
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Auger drill bits can do your digging for you if you're planting, need to anchor something in the ground, etc.
3"x12" Heavy-Duty Garden Auger Drill Bit
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A lightweight collapsible wagon has many uses in our house - carrying supplies for garden work is one of them! Even if things aren't heavy, reducing trips back and forth saves spoons.
Amazon Basics Collapsible Heavy Duty Utility Wagon
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If you store all of your tools in a rolling bag, it's easy to bring it with you when working on a project. I'll always do what I can to minimize trips back and forth for additional items because it can save a lot of energy.
VEVOR 15" Rolling Tool Bag, 110 lbs, 25 Pockets
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