Sprinkling rock salt on your snowy or iced over a sidewalk seems like a smart thing to do. But it creates its own set of ...

As winter season leans in with its icy grip, it's easy for homeowners reach for rock salt to de-ice their concrete surfaces; however, salt isn’t the best choice—it can cause concrete damage, harm ...

Baking soda lowers the freezing point of ice but won’t damage concrete or harm pet’s paws, making it a great alternative to ...

Shoveling snow can really be a pain, and shoveling snow can even be a threat for your heart health. So it would make sense to find an alternative to shoveling snow, like using specific salts (also ...

Incorporating a phase-change material into concrete, researchers have created a self-heating material that can melt snow and ice for up to 10 hours without using salt or shovels. The novel material ...

Repair cracks in concrete or asphalt with a repair kit, and for plant damage, flush soil with water to remove salt and replace dead plants. For metal or stone, clean with a vinegar-water solution and ...