Whether you are out of rock salt or you never purchased it, you can still use some household items to melt the ice and snow.

An old-fashioned ice chopper or simply using heat are just a few solutions to clear a path or driveway.

Here are five household items that can help melt snow and ice—and keep you safe on slippery sidewalks and driveways.

Now that all that snow is beginning to melt, concerns are shifting to the salt that was spread both before and after the storm.

Virginia snow crews battle ice removal challenges as frigid temps limit salt effectiveness and shortages loom with another ...

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 ...

Higher-than-average snow totals this season have led to road salt shortages for those trying to keep roads safe. Suppliers ...

One NC mayor said the state provided information to local officials about a salt shortage before changing its tune.