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The Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that winters in Maryland will be warmer than normal, with precipitation above normal in the north and below normal in the south. The coldest periods will be in mid-and late December and throughout January. Snowfall will be below normal, with the snowiest period in early March. But the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting that snow lovers are going to rejoice! Most Marylanders didn’t see much snow last winter, but this year will more than makeup for it. It’s predicted to be seasonably cold, wet, and white. It means that we are going to get a lot of snow till March-end. Ice Melt Safe 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 How is it going so far? Avoiding slip and fall accidents is one of the biggest winter woes we all want to avoid at any cost. Therefore we use ice melt. Let’s analyze different ice melt...

Winters can be tough for businesses. While the retail sector receives a boost during the holiday season, some businesses have to suffer as fewer people step out of their homes to shop. The chilly weather forces people to stay indoors or avoid going out unnecessarily. If your business sees a sudden decline during winters then check these amazing tips. Ice Melt Safe 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 1- Make Sure To Remove Ice Ice isn’t your friend. It doesn’t matter how beautiful the view from your store is, if it’s surrounded by ice, it will push potential clients away. Snow around your property can make it difficult to access. Buyers also often like to stay away from snow as it can cause fall and slip injuries. To encourage users to come to you, make sure to use safe ice melt so that there’s no snow surrounding your property. We encourage ...

There are few things as fun and cozy as sitting in the comfort of your home, looking out the window, sipping coffee, and enjoying a snowy evening as the snowflakes come down in a neat manner and blanket the beautiful landscape. But, sadly, it’s not always all good as snow is not only about scenic vistas and hot cocoa – it also can be very risky. So, in this article, we’ll discuss the various problems that can arise due to icy roofs and solutions to remove or melt snow from them in this winter weather. Ice Melt On Roofs 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 The Problem: It Can Quickly Burden Your Roof Snow does some terrible things to the roof. It puts pressure on the structure, which can cause it to collapse; however, that’s very rare. It takes about 2 feet of compressed, old snow or 4 feet of fresh snow to put enough pressure on a roof for ...

If you go out on the market to pick an ice melt, you will come across dozens of options. While most claim to be safe for humans and animals, some often contain harmful ingredients that can be bad for your health.  For your safety, it is important that you pick a product that’s safe. In this article, we’ll talk about ways the wrong ice melt can ruin your health and we’ll help you pick the right one. Non-Toxic Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Snow Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now So What’s A Wrong Ice Melt? Some products contain salts that can be bad for your health. This might come as a surprise to some since humans consume salt on a daily basis, but this salt is different from the salt that we consume.  Some of the most commonly used salts include calcium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and magnesium chloride.  If you search for magnesium chloride ic...

You may already know by now that this year we’re having a La Nina weather pattern. Usually, during a La Nina year, there are cold conditions in the tropical Pacific region. That can lead to a wetter, colder winter for the northern U.S. and drier, warmer winter for the south. In the past decade, we’ve had four La Nina years. This year’s La Nina is a moderate one, which probably means we are going to have a little warmer than average winter in Pittsburgh. January and February will still likely be our snowiest months, as usual. With snow all around us, going out for work and other purposes is one of the biggest challenges we face every day. Rock salt and ice melt are common tools we use for surface safety in winters. But did you know they can damage your concrete and asphalt? Safe Salt-Free 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 Here Are 3 Reasons...

With the temperature dipping, we start worrying about the snow and its cleaning. We must remove the snow from roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and steps to prevent slip and fall accidents. And if you’re a savvy homeowner, then you might be looking for safe ways of removing snow that does not harm your property and pets. As the winter season starts, the rock salt sales start to skyrocket. And if it’s a very snowy year, we see the prices soaring, stocks running low, and even hoarding policies instituted. However, rock salt is the most damaging solution you can choose. Let’s discuss why.  Ice Melt Safe For Concrete And Pets 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 Why You Should Not Use Salt And Chemicals To Melt Ice? Let’s start with the pros associated with using salt. It’s easily available, melts the ice, and comes cheap. Looks great superficially. But when y...

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 upcoming winter season?  No matter where you live if it snows in your area, you need to protect your roof from winter damages. On average, a roof can withstand only up to four feet of snow. After which, it becomes stressed and can start leaking and cause ceiling stains and dampness in the walls. More than the weight it’s the frequent freeze-thaw cycle that does more damage to your roof. When you heat the home, the underside of your roof gets heated too. This results in the melting of the deepest level of snow. The melted snow trickles down, reaches the eaves,...