Sprinkling rock salt on your snowy or iced over a sidewalk seems like a smart thing to do. But it creates its own set of ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When winter months hit and icy surfaces become a concern, many ...

(WKOW) -- You'll notice that rock salt starts to become ineffective in these frigid temperatures, but why? And why are we advised to carry sandbags and/or cat litter in our vehicles during the winter?

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Winter weather has a good grasp on Western New York early on in the season. Along with snow, comes ice. Many folks and municipalities are using rock salt to keep sidewalks and roadways ...