For those cheering on the advance of spring weather, winter’s rock salt piles might already be receding into memory — but the ...

Pour warm water into a bucket. Add rock salt crystals to it. (A good ratio is 1 gallon water to 1 cup rock salt, but this is ...

Rock salt isn't the only solution for clearing an icy sidewalk or snow-covered driveway. Here are some alternative methods for melting ice and navigating slippery walkways. Salt is a common method ...

This winter, some municipalities in New York almost ran out of salt to treat the roads. Critics say a state law is partially ...

The city didn’t actually spread more salt than usual. But it may have seemed that way, according to the Sanitation Department, because there was less snow and rain.

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 ...

Lace-up shoes and boots with non-skid rubber treads can help you avoid slips and falls. They should fit snugly and for more ...

As the snow continued to cover the roads Saturday ... trying to keep it nice while I can,” said Marvin. Even without rock salt, Uruchima said there are other ways people can stay prepared ...