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: Can I use hot water to melt my driveway?

• <div><p>You can use hot water to melt ice from your driveway, but there are some serious caveats. Very hot water can quickly melt ice and remove it, which is helpful if you&rsquo;re very short on time and need a solution ASAP. However, it will only work across a small area, after which there&rsquo;s a chance the water will freeze again. The sudden clash of temperatures is dangerous for fragile materials, notably windows and other glass, so you&rsquo;ll want to keep the water away from your car.</p></div>

Q: Should you shovel out your window wells?

• <div><p>A common mistake is you can let snow melt naturally in a window well. However, snow buildup in the well can damage your window frames and walls. The melting snow also poses risks of water damage as it may leak through into the basement. It&rsquo;s important to shovel snow out of your window wells before too much snow is piled in there.</p></div>

Q: How can I save money on snow removal?

• <div><p>The best way to save money on snow removal is to sign up for a seasonal contract that guarantees service throughout the entire winter. Most companies charge between <b>$200 and $600</b> for this service, and they&rsquo;ll often give you a break on the price if you extend annually. Of course, savings will depend on your area. If you live in a moderate climate where snowfall may or may not occur, you could pay more than you need during a light snow year. Still, it&rsquo;s usually a safe bet to sign a seasonal contract.</p></div>

Q: How do you start a snowblower after sitting?

• <div><p>Before firing up your snowblower, ensure that essential switches are in the correct starting position. Take a moment to double-check the throttle, fuel shut-off, and choke, ensuring they're firmly set to the &quot;on&quot; position. Precision in verifying each switch's alignment is crucial, so don't rush through this critical step.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Mike and Ben were absolutely fantastic. They removed multiple shrubs, ground down the stumps, pruned a hickory tree, removed an old utility pole, removed a large garden surrounded by pavers, and spread the garden soil in needed areas around the yard. Mike's communication skills are great...
AC2 Stump Grinding & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in June 2024
If you need junk removed, small (broken blender/microwave), or large (chairs, mattress, box frame, metal frame, etc., they got you! On time, friendly, professional! Will gladly hire them again!
GW Junk Removal
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Reviewed in October 2023
Andy responded to our request almost immediately. He came to our house and my husband hired him to do leaf removal and to mow the lawn. He came back this afternoon (same day) and performed the job to our satisfaction. Andy is very personable and we will hire him again.
Powell's Plowing and Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
It took over 3 years for them to complete the roofing job that shouldve taken a week or two. Very sloppy and pieced together. They replaced some very nice skylights with cheap plastic and said they could seal them better than if they left the skylights in. They didnt even remove the...
TACK Metal Roofinf MFG.
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Reviewed in January 2015
We had another plumber from this list come to our home and refused to do anything until a disaster recovery service came took care of our "mold". I purchased a spray bottle filled with "mold armor" and removed all visible signs of mold in the affected area within a few minutes. That's all...
Dave Passey Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in February 2014
Some of the work was good but the finish quality on the kitchen cabinets was a real dissappointment. Additionally, when they removed the moulding to put in the floor, multiple pieces were damaged and not replaced. We called them back for some patch work but they really needed to be replaced so...
Braendel Painting & Services Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
Did an awesome job with topping out, and taking down large trees, the two smaller trees were not much of a big deal. Wanted a deposit up front, that's ok, and then to be paid after his chopping. However, he had sublet the stump removal to another firm, and they never showed up. I called...
SELIG TREE SVC & TRUCKING
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Reviewed in May 2013
They came the same day, gave us an estimate and returned that evening to start removing branches because he was concerned that we were going to have some wind. We asked him to remove a second tree as well. They were quick and cleaned up the yard. Great job!
Burgun Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2011
The contractor arrived at 08:30 on the dot - as promised. Work commenced immediately. Once they got into the concrete, they found it contained iron rebar reinforcement.. This was unforeseen, but we were reassured that it would not be a problem. All the concrete and iron was removed and...
Calloway Contracting
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Reviewed in October 2010
This experience was just as pleasant as it was horrible dealing with the first company who did the incorrect installation. I should have consulted Angie's List before agreeing to do business with the first company. They had removed trees and planted new ones, so I thought that it would be safe...
RAIN-TEC IRRIGATION
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