If you've been left with a layer of ice, it can make for a difficult approach, so KDKA's John Shumway is here with some suggestions.

To keep your patio looking great for longer, look for ice melt products that use calcium chloride as the melting agent. Calcium chloride ice melt can prevent ice from forming on pavers ...

In liquid form, calcium chloride provides quicker action. Abrasives: Small gravel or sand that can't melt snow or ice, such as non-clumping cat litter. Often, abrasives are mixed with salt to ...