Just like overindulging in salt is bad for your health, so too is the excessive use of road salt on the environment. Since ...

Mix it up. “Chlorides cause concrete to rust, crack, and deteriorate,” Orr says. He recommends mixing your ice melt with an abrasive such as sand, which reduces the amount of salt on your pavement and ...

We have already had our fair share of nasty winter weather in 2025. Hopefully, the nasty winter weather ends soon, but in the event we continue to see ice and ...

As winter approaches, ensuring the safety of our pets becomes a top priority, especially when it comes to selecting ...

Winter brings icy conditions that make concrete driveways slippery and hazardous. While many homeowners rely on Concrete Safe ...

Nakusp’s snow clearing plan introduces a big change: occupants or owners of properties in commercially zoned areas are now responsible for clearing sidewalks.

Anyone who lives in a colder climate is all too familiar with preparing for winter storms. From heated outdoor mats to the ...

Frost heaving can leave roots partially exposed, and boughs help keep the soil cold once it has frozen, breaking the ...

Pouring hot water on ice can lead to quick refreezing, making black ice form and create even slicker conditions. Warm water ...

Another option to spread on your sidewalk or driveway to help with traction. It doesn't really melt the ice away, but helps ...

Targeted application: Applying salt only where and when necessary prevents overuse and waste. Alternative treatments: Using non-toxic deicers like sand or calcium magnesium acetate. Further efforts to ...