Sprinkling rock salt on your snowy or iced over a sidewalk seems like a smart thing to do. But it creates its own set 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 ...

Zaber notes that pine trees are especially susceptible to damage from rock salt. “Salt seriously disturbs pine’s ability to ...

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 ...

In our northern climate, chemicals are applied to our paved surfaces to prevent the formation of ice (anti-icing agents) or ...

The question is not, “To salt, or not to salt?” It’s is, “What kind of salt? And in what form?” Each winter, Philadelphia uses 20,000 to 40,000 tons of rock salt to keep its roads ice-free. In a bad ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Whenever snow hits the pavement in the US, we throw salt on it. The ...

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Frequent snowstorms have called for more rock salt shipments to the Port of Coeymans. They had a shipment arrive Friday and expect a lot more shipments this season. Pesky ...

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -So far this winter, it’s not the amount of snow but the frequency of storms that’s created problems with rock salt in Troy. Whether it’s one inch or a foot, the plows and salt ...

Hello! I cover the Eastern Suburbs for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Michael.Schwartz@wkbw.com CLARENCE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Towns and villages across Western New York are ...

To put it in perspective, one pallet is 49 bags of rock salt. While we were inside the store for about an hour, one person ...