The Craftsman Plowing

08/06/2026

❄️ Alright, Craftsman family… this one is a little bittersweet.

Since there are some pretty big changes happening behind the scenes, it’s probably time I officially explain where we’re headed.

This winter, we will no longer be operating our snow and ice division under The Craftsman Plowing name.

Going forward, our snow operation has a new home:

❄️ 603 Snow & Ice ❄️

And before anybody gets nervous — The Craftsman isn’t disappearing, I’m not going anywhere, and we didn’t sell the snow business.

Actually, quite the opposite.

A little trip down memory lane…

Back in 2015, I decided I wanted to plow snow.

I had a Nissan Frontier, a very small plow, and about 30 customers.

That was pretty much the operation. 😂

No fleet. No sophisticated dispatch. No GPS tracking. No giant computer system.

Just a little truck, a plow, some very patient customers, and me trying to figure out how to beat a New England snowstorm.

Fast-forward more than a decade and that little customer list has grown roughly tenfold.

More customers meant more trucks.

More trucks meant more drivers.

More drivers meant more equipment, more logistics, more responsibility, more systems, and a whole lot more people trusting us to take care of their homes and properties.

And I genuinely love every second of it.

I love winter.

I love watching storms develop. I love the logistics. I love figuring out how to make the operation better. And I love taking care of the customers who have trusted us year after year.

I’d like to think that has always reflected in the way I’ve run this business — through communication, honesty, reliability, and treating our customers’ properties and investments like they actually matter.

None of that is changing.

So why 603 Snow & Ice?

Because sometimes two things happen at exactly the right time.

The Craftsman LLC is heading into a massive rebrand of its own. We’ve grown tremendously, and quite frankly, the original Craftsman branding isn’t completely representative of where the company is headed anymore.

At the same time, an opportunity came along to join forces with someone I know and trust — Rocky LeFort, owner of .

Rocky has spent years (even more than I) building his own local operation and doing exactly what I’ve been doing every winter.

So we looked at what each of us had built and basically said:

Why are we doing this separately?

Together, we’re bringing 30+ years of snow-removal experience, established customers, experienced operators, dependable equipment and roughly 20 trucks onto the road during a New England storm, backed by sanders, brine equipment, ice-management equipment, organized dispatch and a frankly unreasonable amount of technology for a business whose primary objective is moving frozen water from one side of your driveway to the other. 😂

And Rocky and I couldn’t be much more different.

I’m the good cop. He’s the bad cop. 😂

I’m the technology and systems guy.

Customer experience. Communication. Automation. GPS. Storm tracking. Organization.

If there’s a way to make something unnecessarily computerized, I’ve probably already done it.

Rocky?

He’s the get-it-done guy.

’Nuff said.

Crews. Equipment. Properties. Logistics. Ex*****on.

While I’m staring at six computer monitors trying to figure out where every truck is, Rocky is probably wondering why we’re having a meeting when there’s work to do. 😂

Those were our individual strengths running our own companies.

Now we’re putting them together.

Customer experience on one side.
Job-site ex*****on on the other.

Happy clients. Work done right.

Pretty simple.

And I really want you guys to check out what we’re building.

Please take a few minutes and go play around with our new website:

603snowice.com

Of everything I’ve built over the years — and I’ve built a lot of things — this website and the technology behind it are honestly some of the things I’m most proud of.

I didn’t want another contractor website with three pictures, a phone number and a Contact Us button.

We’re trying to build something I genuinely haven’t seen in this industry.

And don’t get it twisted:

It’s August. 😂 It’s still in development.

That’s intentional.

We have a few months to test it, break things, improve things and keep adding features before Mother Nature decides it’s game time.

But a lot of the cool stuff already works — and there is a lot more coming.

The goal behind all of it is simple:

Transparency. Accessibility. Accountability. Communication.

I want our customers to know what we’re doing, when we’re doing it, why we’re doing it and what’s happening with their property.

You shouldn’t have to wonder whether we’re coming.

You shouldn’t have to wonder whether your property was serviced.

You shouldn’t have to wonder what our plan is for an incoming storm.

And you definitely shouldn’t be chasing somebody around at 5:00 in the morning trying to get an answer.

We’re building systems designed to put that information at your fingertips.

So seriously — go play with it.

Check out the website. Explore the storm features. Talk to Nora. Request a quote. Click some buttons.

And if something breaks?

Congratulations. 😂

You just discovered why we’re testing it in August instead of during a nor’easter.

One important thing for existing Craftsman customers:

If you want service again this winter, please visit the new website and enter your information into the new system.

We’re starting fresh under 603 Snow & Ice so we can make sure we have current, accurate information for everybody.

It’s just as easy as last year — actually, I think it’s considerably easier — and once you’re in, we’ll take it from there.

And I have one little favor to ask.

The 603 Snow & Ice page is legitimately brand new.

As in… there’s not much there yet brand new. 😂

So if you’ve been a Craftsman customer over the years and we’ve earned your trust, we’d love it if you’d head over to the new 603 Snow & Ice page, give us a follow, and maybe leave us a review about your experience with us.

Absolutely no pressure.

But it would certainly help our brand-new page look a little less like two guys woke up three weeks ago, bought some plows on Marketplace and decided to take a crack at New England winter. 😂

Because that’s definitely not what happened.

And while I’m excited as hell about what’s coming, I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t a little bittersweet.

There are a lot of memories attached to The Craftsman Plowing.

There are customers reading this who were around when it was just me and that little Nissan Frontier.

There are people who have trusted us with their properties for many, many winters.

You’ve watched the trucks get bigger.

You’ve watched the fleet grow.

You’ve watched the operation evolve.

And you’ve helped build it.

So to every person who hired us, came back the following winter, referred a neighbor, left us a review, sent me a text after a storm, or simply trusted us to show up when the snow started falling:

Thank you. Truly.

This isn’t us walking away from what we built.

It’s what we built growing into something bigger.

The Craftsman Plowing name may be reaching the end of its run, but everything that made this operation successful is coming with us.

Same commitment.

Same obsession with winter.

Same belief that communication matters.

Same responsibility to take care of your property.

Now with more equipment, more people, more technology, more capability and a trusted partner beside us.

New name.
New season.
New technology.
Bigger operation.
Same standards.
And a whole new future.

The next chapter of our snow operation is 603 Snow & Ice. ❄️

Come see what we’re building.

And to everybody who helped take us from a Nissan Frontier and 30 customers to where we are today:

Thank you for one hell of a ride.

Now let’s see where we can take this thing next. 🚜❄️💪

603snowice.com

603-200-SNOW

603 Snow and Ice

We manage winter for homeowners across Southern New Hampshire. Organized routes, digital dispatch, clear communication and instant call or text access.

02/06/2026

❄️ Here’s why some of these driveways look dark and “wet” in freezing temperatures.

What you’re seeing in these photos isn’t water — it’s a liquid de-icing blend doing exactly what it’s designed to do.

We’re not just spraying plain saltwater. We’re using an 80/20 mix that combines traditional brine with a magnesium-based accelerant. That blend is what makes this work so well, especially in cold February weather.

Right now, we’re at the point in the winter where there’s basically no natural melting happening. Sun angle is low, temperatures stay cold, and anything that falls tends to stick around. That means even a one-inch snowfall can turn into hard, slick, packed snow if it isn’t treated properly.

Here’s how this helps:

🔹 Pre-Treatment (before it snows):
We apply a light coating of this 80/20 blend ahead of the storm. The magnesium helps the solution bond to the pavement and stay active longer, so snow doesn’t lock onto the surface.

If a storm only brings around an inch to an inch and a half, there’s a real chance the pre-treatment alone will break that bond so effectively that plowing or shoveling may not even be necessary. The snow simply doesn’t stick the way it normally would.

If more snow does fall, the pre-treatment still makes plowing cleaner and greatly reduces hard-packed ice.

🔹 Post-Treatment (after we plow):
Once the driveway is cleared, we can apply the same product again. It starts working within minutes, melting the thin film of snow/ice that a plow blade can’t physically scrape off and slowing refreezing.

If you only get another inch or two after that, the post-treatment makes cleanup much easier — instead of that white, crusty layer that usually lingers in February.

That’s why you’re seeing dark pavement instead of white glare ice.

Why this matters in February:
Rock salt struggles in colder temperatures, and without natural melting, you’re left with driveways that look “plowed” but are still icy and unsafe. This brine + magnesium mix performs far better in those conditions.

Pet question (because we get this a lot):
Is it pet-friendly? The honest answer is no — just like regular salt isn’t. It’s still a de-icer. If you walk your dog on a treated driveway, we recommend wiping their paws when you come back inside, the same way you would with any salted surface.

We invested in this equipment because when you trust us to take care of your driveway, we believe we should be using the best tools available — not just doing things the way they’ve always been done.

As far as we know, we’re the only company in the area offering this routinely for residential driveways, and the results this season have really backed that up.

If you’ve ever come home to a driveway that’s still icy after a storm, this is exactly what this is meant to solve.

02/04/2026

After that mega storm a couple of weekends ago, this is the kind of feedback that means everything to us.

We’re really proud of how our team handled a challenging event — long hours, tough conditions, and a lot of coordination — and we’re even prouder that our clients felt informed, taken care of, and well served through it all.

We’re truly humbled by the kind words and grateful to every customer who took the time to share their experience. Your trust and support fuel what we do. Thank you. ❄️🚜🙏

01/22/2026

❄️ WELL… THIS ONE HAS OUR ATTENTION ❄️

Two days out and the forecast is still evolving, but wow…
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a storm like this even potentially lining up this close to the event.

Could it change? Absolutely.
But if this trend holds… we’re looking at a serious New England snowstorm.

So here’s how we’ll be handling it 👇

🚜 Our Game Plan During the Storm

Our top priority will be keeping driveways accessible as the snow is falling.

That means:
• Our early visits will focus on access passes — opening driveways so you can get in and out if needed.
• Driveways may not look perfect during the storm, and that’s by design.
• Our final cleanup will happen once the storm winds down and conditions allow us to fine-tune everything.

We do it this way because trying to clear everything perfectly in the middle of a heavy storm just isn’t realistic — and it slows down the entire route for everyone.

❄️ A Friendly New England Reality Check

If you drive on fresh snow during the storm, some snow may get packed down. That’s just physics, not poor plowing 😅
We’ll do our best to clean it up as much as possible during the final pass.

🏈 Meanwhile…

While some of you are settling in for the Patriots game at 3PM with snacks and beers…
we’ll be settling in with plow trucks, routes, and a dangerous amount of caffeine ☕🚜

To our fellow plow crews out there:
Godspeed.

To everyone else:
Stay safe, stay warm, and trust the process.

We’ll be out there.

— The Craftsman Plowing Team ❄️

01/07/2026

A quick band of weather is moving through and may make conditions a bit worse.
🧂 We’ll be dispatching after lunchtime for salting — by request.
Text or call 603-759-3363 with your address.

01/01/2026

❄️ Still icy out there? ❄️

Whatever today’s wintry mix left behind isn’t going anywhere. With no warm weather in the forecast, icy driveways need to be treated.

We’ll be out salting tomorrow morning for anyone who needs it.

📱 Text 603-759-3363 with your address
or
🌐 www.thecraftsmanplowing.com to get a price.

If you’re also still looking for a reliable plowing contractor for the rest of the winter, we can help with that too.

Stay safe — black ice doesn’t mess around.

The Craftsman Snow and Ice Management specializes in professional snow removal and ice management services in Hudson, ensuring safe and accessible properties during winter.

12/29/2025

🧊 If your mailbox has icicles, your driveway does too.

As of 6:45 AM, the freezing rain has turned to plain rain. This is actually one of the better windows to treat — warmer temps help break the ice and let the rain work salt into the surface instead of washing it away.

In all my years doing this, I’ve never seen so many salting trucks on the road at once — towns, contractors, everyone. That usually tells you how real the ice is.

Once the rain wraps up later today and temps drop back down tonight, anything left behind is going to lock up hard. That’s why a second round of salting tonight may be necessary to keep driveways from turning into a skating rink.

Same storm, two different moves.
We’re out treating now and keeping a close eye on tonight. Stay safe out there. 🧂❄️

12/28/2025

Ice storms are no joke, and this one looks ugly.

We’re closely watching tomorrow’s system, which is shaping up to be a rain → freezing rain / sleet transition. That’s usually when things get slick fast.

Our plan is to start salting heavily as soon as that transition begins, when it’s most effective and actually makes a difference.

If you’re already on our route, you don’t need to do anything — we’ll handle it and keep you posted.
If you’re not currently signed up and think you may need driveway salting, please let us know by 8:00 PM tonight so we can plan routes properly.

You can:
📱 Text 603-759-3363 with your address
🌐 Or fill out the form at www.thecraftsmanplowing.com

Ice events like this can be just as disruptive as a big snowstorm. We’ll keep monitoring and update as more information comes in.

Stay safe out there.

— Chris
The Craftsman Plowing

12/02/2025

❄️. The fleet is being dispatched.