Winter guides & how-to

Practical advice on getting through a Toronto winter without a sore back.

• How to Get Your Driveway Ready Before the First SnowfallFive things Toronto homeowners should do in November so plowing is faster, cleaner and does not damage the lawn.
• Ice Dams and Heavy Roof Snow: When to Call a ProWhat causes ice dams on Toronto homes, the warning signs, and how roof snow and ice are removed safely.
• Rock Salt vs. Ice Melt: What Is Safe for Concrete, Interlock and Pets?A plain comparison of de-icers used on Toronto driveways and walkways, and how to use less of them.
• Who Clears the Sidewalk? Snow Rules for Homeowners in Toronto and the GTAWhat the city clears, what is left to homeowners, and how to avoid slips, complaints and fines.