The Wrong Ice Melt Can Hurt Pets and Plants—Here’s How to Pick a Safe One and Apply It Properly

Winter weather brings with it hazardous icy conditions. More than a million people suffer injuries each year from slips due to ice and snow, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The best way to keep your family safe when conditions become icy is to treat your walkways and driveways with an ice melt or deicer. But you shouldn't just throw down any old product. Whether you're making ice melt yourself or purchasing one from the store, there are options that are safer for pets...