Rock salt may be a tried-and-true way to melt ice, but if you live in a mild climate, this alternative is less damaging to ...

Out of rock salt? These homemade ice melts will help you avoid slipping and sliding on your front porch this winter.

Slippery driveways can be dangerous, especially if you have anyone elderly in your household, but there is a simple way to ...

Rock salt shortages across the Northeast have left towns scrambling for alternatives during one of the coldest winters in years with more snow and ice expected in the coming weeks. Homeowners and ...

With heavy snow, rain and then ice earlier this week, around western Massachusetts and throughout New England, many store shelves are empty of rock salt or de-icer. Even municipalities are running ...

The last few weeks have brought snow, rain and freezing cold around Massachusetts, leaving many streets, driveways and sidewalks around the state blanketed by thick patches of ice. As a result, some ...

The reason why we've seen so much ice buildup this year compared to previous years is because of snow and big temperature swings. Here's the three steps that cause ice buildup: First it snows, second ...

As the winter season approaches, the likelihood of waking up to ice on your driveway or on the roads is on the rise. Ice melts are the most common solution to this problem, but it is good to know how ...

Paving patio expert Simon Wardle, from Armstrong Cheshire, says home owners can remove ice from driveways "in minutes" with ...

Some Massachusetts residents are stuck inside or forced to brave a sheet of ice across their driveway, with at least one person trying to use a hammer to break apart the ice along a sidewalk in ...