Winter's icy grip can turn your once-welcoming driveway and walkways into treacherous obstacle courses. Though traditional ...

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 ...

Sand or Grit: Sprinkle sand, gravel, or kitty litter to provide traction on icy driveways, walkways, and stairs. While this affordable option it won’t melt the ice, it creates a non-slip surface.

While salt is effective at getting rid of ice on sidewalks and roads, it has drawbacks, such as damaging materials, harming pets, and creating environmental concerns. While a heated driveway may ...