• <div><p>While most people associate defrosting icy roads with salt, you can also use sugar for a similar result. Sugar lowers the freezing point of water, melting ice in a pinch.</p><p>However, sugar doesn’t melt ice as well as salt because it doesn’t separate the water molecules as efficiently. So, if you need to quickly melt a stubborn patch of ice on your driveway or walkway, it’s best to use salt over sugar for faster results.</p></div>

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Q: What is the best way to remove snow from your roof?

• <div><p>There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-removing-snow-and-ice-your-roof.htm">ways to remove snow from your roof</a>: using a snow rake, salting the roof with calcium chloride, using a rope (cautiously), and using heating cables. It&rsquo;s important to mention that pretty, fluffy, sparkling snow weighs a great deal, and when physically removing snow from a roof, you should be aware of large snow slabs breaking off. These can weigh hundreds of pounds and are a real danger, so be extremely careful anytime you&rsquo;re doing this type of work. </p></div>

Q: How much snow is too much snow on a roof?

• <div><p>Generally, snow removal from a roof should occur once <b>over six inches of snow</b> accumulates, especially if you notice that ice dams have formed. Without <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-questions-ask-hiring-ice-dam-removal-company.htm">ice dams</a>, you can let the snow accumulation hit 12 inches before removing it. However, the amount of snow that is too much for your roof also depends on the sturdiness of your roof and the compactness of the snow. If your roof needs maintenance or has structural issues, it&rsquo;s best not to let the snow accumulate too much for fear of collapsing.</p></div>

Q: Is a snow blower better than shoveling?

• <div><p>Using a snow blower can make removing snow easier if you have physical limitations and a large area to cover. Snow blowers can remove large amounts of snow quickly, which can also save you time. However, shoveling can be efficient for smaller areas with light snow. The method you use will depend on the specific situation and your preference. Of course, you can skip doing it yourself and stay out of the cold by <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/snow-removal/">hiring a snow removal company near you.</a> </p></div>

Q: Can I use a torch to melt the ice in front of my garage door?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to use a torch to melt ice on your garage door, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. It&rsquo;s very easy to bring the flame too close to the door, which can melt the weather stripping or even the garage door itself. You&rsquo;ll melt ice quickly with a torch, but the damage you&rsquo;re likely to cause can end up costing you a few hundred dollars to fix, which isn&rsquo;t worth it. Instead, we recommend pouring hot water over the frozen area or using a less intense heat source, like a hair dryer or space heater.</p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I recently got my roof done by M&R Roofing, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The process was smooth from start to finish. Yenory was incredibly helpful over the phone,she took the time to explain everything in detail and made sure I understood every step of the process. The crew did...
M & R ROOFING LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Bill painted our bedroom and helped by removing all furniture and wall or ceiling fixtures. Work was well done. Clean and efficient. Any spots were noted and fixed right away.
WLK PAINTING & REPAIR LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
When refinishing my kitchen floor they needed to move my refrigerator. In moving it back, they pushed too hard, breaking the part that connects the water hose to the ice maker and putting a hole in the wall. Water spouted out each time the icemaker needed water to make ice. When I called to...
3M Melo Hardwood Floors, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2023
Work crew arrived on time. Before starting they checked measurements before installing. Professional craftsman, insuring that they had materials required to complete the job. Cleaned and removed trash. Pemberton, NJ
Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service
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Reviewed in September 2021
Chris was great! He's super polite and honest. I feel he provided a fair and reasonable estimate to replace all of my gutters and downspouts. He even recommended moving one downspout to redirect water away from the house as well as installed an additional small downspout to move water from the...
Chris Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2017
Courteous, good work, clean, and a good price. Spoke with Tony first on Saturday and the work was done on Tuesday. We've had a flat roof problem for awhile and Tony gave us several reasonable options to replace part of the roof. We shopped around, and thought Tony had the best combination of...
Express Way Roofing and Chimney, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2015
Horrendous service by the provider. Sent me a bill for the services before work performed then was surprised that the work was never completed. When they did come, they blocked me into my driveway making me late for work. The workers pretended to not understand English when I asked them to...
SavATree Princeton
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Reviewed in October 2006
We took our vehicle to have work done and Superior was supposed to fix our catalytic converters on our Mustang. They removed the 2 converters on the drivers side, but only removed 1 on the passenger side leaving the exhaust unbalanced. When we took our vehicle to have an exhaust facility to look...
SUPERIOR AUTOMOTIVE
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