Question 1

Should I salt my sidewalk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, salting your sidewalk is a great idea. However, you can't throw salt on the snow and ice and expect it to magically dissolve. You'll need to clear and scrape your driveway and sidewalk before you start salting. It's also important to note that salt doesn't work if temperatures drop below 15 degrees. In extremely low temperatures, you'll need a synthetic snow-melting product.

Question 2

What's the best way to clear ice on a frozen driveway?

Accepted Answer

Grab a bucket and add a half-gallon of hot water with a few drops of dish soap, and a 1/3-cup of rubbing alcohol. Apply to the driveway or sidewalk, and you'll notice the ice start to bubble-up and crack. Scrape the remainder away easily with your scraping tool.

Question 3

Is it your responsibility to clear your sidewalk of snow and ice?

Accepted Answer

In most states and cities where the wintertime brings snowfall, the city requires homeowners and property managers to clear their sidewalks of ice. It's your civic duty, and negligence to upkeep your property may result in a slip-and-fall accident. The victim of the event could end up suing you for negligence.

Question 4

What's the best tool for breaking the ice on my driveway?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, you can do the job of breaking up and scraping ice on your drive with an ordinary spade. However, shovels aren't the ideal tool, and a scraper gives you more control and power in the task. Shovels don't have the design for the task, and the edge of the lip will eventually wear away over a season or two. A specialized tool helps you crack through the ice, season-after-season.

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