Does sand melt ice? The short answer is no. Sand doesn’t melt ice but helps improve traction on slippery surfaces, making walkways, driveways, and roads safer in winter. By adding friction, sand reduces the risk of slips and falls, but it won’t change the ice’s temperature or cause it to melt. For effective ice control, materials like salt, calcium chloride, or eco-friendly de-icers work better. Old Station Outdoor & Landscape Supply offers sand-salt mixtures that combine traction and melting power for safer, more efficient winter maintenance.

The Difference Between Ice Melt And Rock Salt During winter, perhaps no product is more valuable than ice melt or rock salt. People stock up on bulk winter products just to make sure their [...]

With the right tools and techniques, you'll make short work of shoveling and you can enjoy the winter scene from indoors.

Wood pellets are a renewable and affordable fuel alternative that is carbon neutral. They also cost as much as 60% less than traditional fossil fuels. Today's technology makes heating with wood pellets a great alternative (or backup) for heating your home.

Each ice melting material has its advantages & drawbacks, find out what will keep your driveway ice-free and safe during the long Massachusetts winters.

The best ice melters to prepare for New England's winter - MAG, Peladow and DowFlake Xtra. Find the best deals at Old Station Supply.