Out of rock salt? These homemade ice melts will help you avoid slipping and sliding on your front porch this winter.

Rock salt and harsh chemicals aren't your only options for clearing icy driveways. These common pantry items create an ...

With heavy snow, rain and then ice earlier this week, around western Massachusetts and throughout New England, many store shelves are empty of rock salt or de-icer. Even municipalities are running ...

The last few weeks have brought snow, rain and freezing cold around Massachusetts, leaving many streets, driveways and sidewalks around the state blanketed by thick patches of ice. As a result, some ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Cities and towns across Massachusetts are dealing with a rock salt shortage, and it’s coming at the worst time, as we have seen multiple rounds of winter storms in recent ...

Got ice and snow on top of super cold temperatures this winter? “Everyday Cheapskate” reader Jennifer does, and she wrote, “Do you have a solution for melting ice and snow on walkways, driveways, ...

Rock salt shortages across the Northeast have left towns scrambling for alternatives during one of the coldest winters in years with more snow and ice expected in the coming weeks. Homeowners and ...

Use tools like an ice chopper to help you break up the ice and make your salt application more effective. Look at newer salt ...

One of the most common tools for removing ice is salt. However, if you happen to be out of salt, there are plenty of other methods you can turn to.