While older, well-cured concrete can resist some level of exposure, newer or untreated concrete is especially vulnerable to salt-related damage. Additionally, once cracks form, they allow water and ...

Winter brings the challenge of icy sidewalks and driveways, leading many homeowners to search for a safe salt for concrete that won’t cause long-term damage. While traditional de-icers may seem ...

WITH Spring just days away, if you want to get your patio and driveway ready for the warmer weather, you’ve come to the right place. But a landscaper has warned homeowners against a ‘quick fix’ ...

Folks who live in climates prone to wintry weather would surely tell you that few sites are quite as beautiful as a landscape covered in freshly fallen snow. They'd likely also tell you that ...

Cars, lawns and shoes are all susceptible to the havoc road salt can wreak, but some experts say preventative measures can help reduce the damage. In 1996, Americans used 20.1 million tons of road ...

Plus, road salt corrodes metal and concrete, which can cause infrastructure damage and eat away at bridges, piping underground, and your car. Here's what you can do to help protect the environment.

salt isn’t the best choice—it can cause concrete damage, harm nearby plants, and damage your car's undercarriage. If you're a first-time homeowner or simply ready to try safe alternatives ...

THANKFULLY, NONE OF THOSE WERE FATAL. OF COURSE, THE ICE MAKING THE COMMUTE DANGEROUS, BUT IT CAN ALSO DAMAGE YOUR CAR. OVER TIME, THE SALT AND THE SAND USED ON THE ROAD TO BREAK DOWN THE ICE CAN ALSO ...