Rock salt saves our behinds each winter by preventing nasty falls. Without it, there's a risk we'll come crashing down when slippery ice is in the forecast. But while it's hard to imagine surviving ...

Whether you are out of rock salt or you never purchased it, you can still use some household items to melt the ice and snow.

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm ...

Road crews know one natural ingredient that makes deicers more effective and less damaging than rock salt, and it's a ...

We are well into winter. That means having to deal with snow and ice on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. The most common material to get rid of ice is rock salt, which is mostly sodium chloride, ...

Hazardous roads during the winter are a genuine concern in Kansas City. The Kansas Department of Transportation used 82,000 tons of road salt in the winter of 2023-2024, and the Missouri Department of ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When winter months hit and icy surfaces become a concern, many ...

Applying rock salt on roadways, parking lots and sidewalks helps to ensure the safety of those traveling by vehicle or foot.

These alternatives can keep you safe.

To get the biggest bang for your buck when you're applying salt, wait until the temperatures are as close to 32 degrees as ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has joined state and local officials to encourage New Yorkers to reduce the overuse of rock salt when possible and ...