Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Because it's relatively cheap and plentiful, rock salt is the top choice of municipalities when it comes to clearing ice off roads ...

Rock salt shortages across the Northeast have left towns scrambling for alternatives during one of the coldest winters in years with more snow and ice expected in the coming weeks. Homeowners and ...

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice. It’s easy to dash ...

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice. It's easy to dash ...

A long, harsh winter has tested the patience of Ontario homeowners, snow removal contractors and municipalities amid salt shortages and rising costs for winter property maintenance. Here are some ...