If you get a snowblower, you want to get an appropriate one for your area.
If you are in an area that gets snow, but only on the average a small amount (ie <4 inches normally per snowfall) Then you can make do with one of those little tiny electric jobbies. Lightweight, get the job done, not overly expensive. But, when you are into an 8 inch snowfall, you will have to do the job twice.
If you are in area that gets lots of snow (>10 inches normal per snowfall) then you want to go with a higher powered one, up in the 6 horsepower or better.
If you are in an area that gets tremendous amounts then you need the 4 wheel truck (or atv) and the plow attachment
Or in any of these situations, like Sabby says, hire the kid down the street
