As winter season leans in with its icy grip, it's easy for homeowners reach for rock salt to de-ice their concrete surfaces; however, salt isn’t the best choice—it can cause concrete damage, harm ...

Q–My 9-month-old concrete driveway has begun to deteriorate. The surface finish is scaling. My contractor has blamed the problem on my use of deicing salt and the salt brought onto my driveway by my ...

Shoveling snow can really be a pain, and shoveling snow can even be a threat for your heart health. So it would make sense to find an alternative to shoveling snow, like using specific salts (also ...

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...

When winter strikes, you're sure to be on the lookout for sand or salt to melt ice for safety on your driveway, sidewalks, or steps. You might settle on rock salt, which consists of large and chunky ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s the time of year when we can expect to see snow and ice on our roads and driveways. Many of us use salt to melt the ice and give a better grip while driving. But if you have ...

In a new study, Drexel University engineers have identified an odd weapon to neutralize some of the damaging effects of salt: bacteria. When the researchers made concrete using a certain type of ...

If past years are any indication, trucks will spread 900,000 tons of salt on Pennsylvania’s state roadways this winter, lowering the melting point of snow and ice to the point where some of it turns ...

Repair cracks in concrete or asphalt with a repair kit, and for plant damage, flush soil with water to remove salt and replace dead plants. For metal or stone, clean with a vinegar-water solution and ...