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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Alex David

How to apply ice melt – de-icing pros reveal the precise ice-melt-per-yard ratio for frost-free driveways, paths, and decks

A classic red brick colonial house in the winter with no ice on the driveway.

Ice melt is a winter essential in many parts of the country. It makes icy paths and driveways much less hazardous, ensuring your life can run smoothly even during heavy snow and deep freezes.

But ice melt products are covered in complicated jargon, and they are all potentially hazardous to pets. If you don't know what you're doing you can end up with not only the wrong product, but one that could harm your furry friends.

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