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Should you shovel or salt first? Here’s the right way to de-ice your sidewalk

We have the definitive answer to keep ice at bay.

The Hidden Damage Winter Salt Can Do To Your Floors — And How To Remove It Fast

Salt makes ice melt more quickly, making it a life-saver in winter — yet it can also cause major damage to your floors ...

Three dead and a million without power amid major winter storm

Winter storm latest: Three dead and a million without power while snow and ice blanketed 26 states - Millions of Americans ...

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

Calcium manganese acetate is one of the tamest de-icing products out there, developed specifically to replace rock salt and ...

More than half of the U.S. braces for hazardous ice, heavy snow and brutal cold

Follow as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, icy roads and cold temperatures from the southern states to the ...

Does Epsom Salt Actually Melt Ice? Experts Have the Answer

In that case, you may be wondering what common household items can rescue you in an icy pinch—and if you have Epsom salts in ...

Prevent slips, falls: The best products to keep snow and ice out of your home

Consumer Reports explains you can prepare yourself --and your home -- with some simple safety tips and products to help you ...

Here are tips to stay safe if we face, snow, ice, freezing temps over weekend

Many trips to the emergency room can be avoided by being prepared, avoiding accidents as winter arrives.
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When It Snows, I Reach for the Roof Rake. It's the Best Home Investment I've Ever Made

Pay attention to the snow on your roof. If you don't clear it off in a timely manner, you're asking for trouble. Jon Skillings is an editorial director at CNET, where he's worked since 2000. A born ...