What is the difference between rock salt and ice melt?

• <div><p>Both rock salt and ice melt are naturally occurring salts. Rock salt is sodium chloride, which is the same as table salt. Ice melt products can be made from a combination of salts like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride or can be those salts alone.</p><p>Rock salt comes in large crystals, so it helps provide traction on icy surfaces, whereas ice melt products need to be mixed with sand to provide traction. Ice melt products work at lower temperatures than rock salt, so they might be a better choice if you have a harsh winter climate.</p></div>

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Q: Does knocking down icicles help ice dams?

• <div><p>Knocking down icicles won&rsquo;t help prevent ice dams, as the dams form on the bottoms of your roof slopes and not on the gutters themselves. However, removing icicles can reduce the risk of injury if they form over heavily trafficked areas, and it can help prevent permanent damage to your gutters. Just be sure to wear safety equipment and always stay on the ground while knocking them down.</p></div>

Q: What month is the best time to buy a snow blower?

• <div><p>The best time to buy a snow blower is typically around May to early June. This is when most manufacturers introduce new models, and quantities are limited&mdash;once early summer rolls around, the focus shifts to lawn mower production. As the new models are released, you may find a wider selection of models, potential discounts or clearance sales on older models, and greater availability, ensuring you are well-prepared for the upcoming winter season.</p></div>

Q: Is an annual snow removal contract worth it?

• <div><p>Whether or not an annual snow removal contract is worth it depends mainly on location. If you live in an area with frequent heavy snowfall, a yearly contract could be better than paying per clearing. If you live in an area where it only snows a few times a year, paying per snowstorm may be a better option.</p></div>

Q: Does rubbing alcohol get rid of ice?

• <div><p>Rubbing alcohol may also remove ice from your driveway in a pinch. It has a lower freezing point than water, which expedites the unfreezing process. Pour 70 percent isopropyl alcohol into a quart or half-gallon spray bottle and spray it on your driveway. You do not have to dilute it with water.</p></div>

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Last update on November 23, 2025

Reviewed in January 2012
I had called John the main guy who is to clear out my elderly relatives drive and walkway each time it snows and to make sure that they have a walking path to take out the trash to the curbside. Also the porches are to be salted and or sanded along with the drive. This year and the past few...
Vanzante Services
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Reviewed in January 2010
He was suppose to remove the snow for $20 as we got a neighbor to have theirs done too. Just before the first snow on Dec.8, we called and asked him to wait to do the drive until the plow had been up his street as they were predicting 8" of snow. He then told her it would be double for anything...
Ryno's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Snow Removal
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Reviewed in January 2014
They do well on simple jobs. I wouldn't have them work on the furnace again as they didn't seem to understand it correctly. Really good at yard work and snow clearing and simple electrical work.
A-1 Handyman
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Reviewed in January 2010
We hired Ryan to do the snow removal for $20. We contacted him just before the first snow fall and asked him not to do his driveway until after the plow had been by as they were predicting an 8" snow fall, and then he said he would charge double for anything over 6" of snow. When he did clean...
Ryno's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Snow Removal
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Reviewed in March 2011
The quality of thier work has been fantastic. They did the best job of the four diffrent companies that I have used, and they were the least expensive.
Rinker Lawn and Yard Care
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