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AccuWeather, in its forecast, says that New Jersey is likely to get far more snow than last year. But total accumulations will be 25% to 50% less than we normally get. Farmers’ Almanac is calling for the New Jersey region to be “seasonably cold, wet and white” this winter. “This storm may bring up to 1-2 feet of snow to cities from Washington, D.C. to Boston, Massachusetts,” the Almanac adds. So how are you prepared for the rest of the season?  We often stock up ice melt for the season in our store or garage. But doesn’t it hurt when the entire bag gets sweaty, and you have to discard it? Pet Friendly Ice Melter Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Therefore, in this article, we will help you choose an ice melt that you can store easily and has a longer shelf life.  1. Snow Joe – The main ingredient of Snow Joe is Calcium chlori...

In early February, the first major winter storm of 2021 hit New York City and parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The severe storm impacted transportation and other essential activities.  Pet-Friendly Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now New York residents were urged to stay home unless they are essential workers. Many areas got more than 12 inches of snow. Parts of northern New Jersey have received over two feet of snow. The highest total was 30 inches in Mendham, New Jersey, according to a tweet from the National Weather Service Eastern Region. The storm is still developing, and it’s a massive storm, as confirmed by CNN. So how are you prepared to deal with the piles of snow in your driveway and sidewalks? In this extreme weather, you must take care of your loved ones, including your pets. Pets love to enjoy and play in the snow. But t...

In early February, the first major winter storm of 2021 hit New York City and parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The severe storm impacted transportation and other essential activities.  Pet-Friendly Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now New York residents were urged to stay home unless they are essential workers. Many areas got more than 12 inches of snow. Parts of northern New Jersey have received over two feet of snow. The highest total was 30 inches in Mendham, New Jersey, according to a tweet from the National Weather Service Eastern Region. The storm is still developing, and it’s a massive storm, as confirmed by CNN. So how are you prepared to deal with the piles of snow in your driveway and sidewalks? In this extreme weather, you must take care of your loved ones, including your pets. Pets love to enjoy and play in the snow. But t...

The 2020 Winter Outlook released by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that central Indiana has equal chances for below-normal, normal, and above-normal temperatures for the winter season. For central Indiana, odds favor above-normal precipitation for the winter season. The Farmer’s Almanac has forecasted that in Indianapolis, snowfall will be below normal in most areas, with the snowiest periods in early and mid-December, mid-to-late February, and early to mid-March. April and May will have near-normal temperatures, on average, with precipitation a bit above normal in the east and below normal in the west. With dipping temperature, we worry about the snow and snow removal. Rock salt and ice melt is the most popular choice for melting snow, but did you know it has consequences? Safe, Non Toxic Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive w...

The climate of Philadelphia is continental, with cold winters and hot summers. Winter from December to February is pretty cold, and the wind chill can make the air feel colder and difficult to melt the ice around you. The Philly region saw its first big winter storm of the season on 16th-17th December 2020, and some parts saw almost 9 inches of snowfall. According to the National Weather Service, over six inches of snow fell in parts of Philly, Delaware County, and South Jersey. The coldest month of the winter will be January, followed by an above-average February. As per Almanac, winter temperatures will be above normal, on average, with the coldest periods in mid-December and early and mid-January. The snowiest periods of the season have occurred in mid-December and will be coming again in early March. It means that even though you have crossed the first phase of heavy snowfall, more is yet to come. Hence, this is the right time to prepare yourself for the sloppy snow-rain mix to kee...

As the temperature dips, we start to worry about the snow and its removal. The white Winterland looks beautiful, but we must remove the snow from roofs, driveways, and sidewalks, to prevent any slip and fall accidents. Using ice melt on the snow is one of the most common ways of removing the snow without breaking your back. But as a savvy homeowner, you might be looking for pet-friendly, concrete, and wood safe ice melt options. Best Ice Melt For Concrete Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Side Effects Of Common Chloride-Based Ice Melt Salts Rock salt is 98% sodium chloride and is not a safe option to choose. Most of the ice melt also contain chloride in one or the other form. Rock salt and these chloride-based ice melt are best avoided, as these are poisonous for your pets and also damages your concrete driveways and Trex decks.  Ingestion of rock salt...

Winter season is on us. One of the biggest winter woes is to keep your steps, pavement, and driveway free from the treacherous layer of ice.  A common way to clear icy pavement is to use rock salt. However, it is not the best way and can lead to big headaches later.  In this article, we will discuss three reasons why you should not use salt for clearing snow. And what to use instead. Best Ice Melt For Concrete Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now 3 Reasons Why You Should Not Use Salt This Winter 1- Corrosive The most popular way of clearing snow from the pavements is to sprinkle salt. Salt is basically sodium chloride. It does the job of making your driveways and pavements ice-free, but they wreak significant damages to your concrete. Not only does it corrode it, but also leaves stains and streaks on the surface. 2- Poisonous Apart from being cor...