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The Farmer’s Almanac predicts that in Virginia, the winter temperatures will be above normal, on average, with the coldest periods in mid-December and early and mid-January. Precipitation will be near normal, with mostly below-normal snowfall. The snowiest periods will occur in mid-December and early March. Winter is here, and with winter comes an old friend, snowfall. Pet Safe 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 Whether it’s a light frost or a hard hit of an ice storm, such events can damage your hardscape. So, how do you choose the best ice melt for your hardscape? Here is a comparison of various ice melt and a mini-guide to choosing the best one for your hardscape. For the convenience of our understanding, we can divide ice melt into three major types- 1. Rock Salt – Many ice melt like Green Gobbler, Safe Step, and Paw Thaw have ...

The Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that in Winnipeg, the Precipitation & snowfall will be above normal, with the snowiest periods in late December & mid-February & from late February into early March. April & May will be warmer & drier than normal. Rainfall will be below normal in the east & above normal in the west. In winter, we use de-icing products to combat ice on sidewalks, steps, & driveways. One common thing with all of these is their damage effects. They all damage your concrete. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss one common component that all ice melt & rock salt have in their blend. You should never use these ice melter for new concrete. If you’re a caring homeowner who is determined to keep his driveway patch-free & stain-free, then maybe you already know this. It is the chloride present in rock salt & almost all ice melt that damages your concrete.  Salt, by its nature, is acidic. Conversely, concrete is very alkaline. W...