Watching that white fluffy stuff fall from the sky can be beautiful and even mesmerizing, but the snow removal part of the equation is painstaking. Where to begin? With a little foresight and preparation, you can face the next snow dump knowing you are ready to prevent ice damming on your roof, slipping on your walkway, and tweaking your back while shoveling. Thanks to Danny Watson, home improvement and tool expert at The Home Depot, and Matthew Fleischer, a licensed roofing contractor with Fleischer Bros in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, here are tips and tools to help you feel a little less frosty about snow removal. Some homeowners are more inclined to let a machine do the heavy work for them. If this sounds like you, here are a few pointers for picking out a snow blower that best suits your needs, according to Watson. First, consider what type of power you want to use. There are electric, battery-powered, and gas-powered models to consider.…