4. Avoid sand Sand is commonly cited as an ice melt alternative, but it doesn't melt ice. Sand is different to salt and won't significant lower water's melting's point. While sand can be useful ...

Because if you can't melt the snow, you better hope that you can walk on it. So, homeowners across cold climates stock up on salt and sand every year, but few pause to consider which is best for ...

While many people also use sand, Chicopee Mayor John Vieau told 22News that towns and cities are held to certain snow-melting regulations. “We try not to use sand,” said Vieau. “I don’t ...