Save your back with this genius snow-shoveling accessory — just $10 at Amazon

It's shoveling season, baby, and we're not even halfway through it! If you dread this arduous task (who doesn't?), we've found a product designed to make the job a whole lot easier. The BackEZ Tool Handle Attachment is an extra handle that snaps onto snow shovels, rakes and other yard/gardening gadgets to give you better leverage, keep you from crouching and help protect you from straining your back. Hallelujah! Plus, this handy gizmo happens to be marked down just in time for clearing out your driveway.

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BackEZ Tool Handle Attachment

Clearing snow and doing yard work just got a whole lot easier. 

$10 at Amazon

We can't think of many instances in which $10 isn't a fair price, but for something with the potential to minimize painful back bending and straining (with over 2,000 perfect ratings to back it up), we can fairly call this a steal. We haven't seen this tool dip any lower all year, and the fact that it can be used for so many purposes — shoveling, raking, gardening, sweeping — makes it an even worthier investment.

If you live in an area that requires lots of shoveling and raking, you've probably experienced your fair share of day-after-aches. You have to get low enough for proper leverage, but an afternoon of contorting one's body is sure to cause discomfort, whether it's in your back, hips or even wrists.

BackEZ works like this: You attach it to your shovel, rake, broom, hoe — whatever tool you intend to use — by loosening its bolts via an included Allen key. Then, slide it over the handle towards the lower area you would normally grab with your hand, and tighten the bolts again to secure it. Easy enough! Now, you'll be able to grip the lower part of the handle without bending over as much (check out the photo below for reference).

While reducing back strain would certainly make this gadget a welcome addition to any home, you might also find that it helps prevent blisters and hand soreness, thanks to its ergonomic grip, while keeping your wrists in better alignment.

"Want to save your back? This inexpensive, ingenious design will fit the bill," wrote a rave reviewer. "I live in the Northeast. We get some decent heavy snowfalls on occasion. My back is usually sore for days from the bending and lifting. With this nifty addition to my shovel, it is so much easier to lift a heavy shovel full of snow. Now, instead of my back, my left arm can carry half the weight. It is a more balanced way so that my back doesn't go out on me. It's a great workout now. ... Inexpensive and a life-changer!"

"I've had 2 of these for about a year, fitted on different tools at various points. Work great on snow shovels, but I also used a pair of them mounted to a tamper to be able to tamp a sloped surface comfortably. Seem very robust and unlikely to break," shared a satisfied shopper. "At first I thought it was silly that the hex key to adjust them was attached right to the handle, but it's actually super useful if the handle starts to wiggle a bit that you can easily tighten it back up without going to find a tool.

"I'm ... 66 years old with advanced arthritis in my hip," said another content customer. "I would never be able to manage all the snow shoveling we've had lately without this amazing gadget! ... Makes a huge difference with less strain on both my back and hip, and I'm able to clean up snow in about half the time I've needed in the past. You can't go wrong with this little tool, even if you don't have back/hip problems."

"Extremely easy to assemble." gushed a final fan. "Get it positioned correctly, & you'll not only will your back will not hurt nearly as much, & the load you carry will seem much lighter/manageable."

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BackEZ Tool Handle Attachment

'Grab' it in red, yellow or this cool blue!

$10 at Amazon

Another strain-reducing device we love? The FiPlus PowerGrip T9 Grabber Tool, which is also under $10:

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FiPlus PowerGrip T9 Grabber Tool

Think of this gadget as a 32" extension of your arm, allowing you to grasp items above and below without painful reaching or bending. Its rubber claws ensure a secure grip, and it even folds down when not in use. 

$9 at Amazon

"I’m 71 with serious back issues that keep me from bending over much at all," wrote an impressed shopper. "These grabbers have helped me literally hundreds of times over the four months I’ve owned them. I have picked up everything from a vitamin E gelcap to a can of tomatoes. Highly recommended and will buy again whenever I wear these out."

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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