Snow notes

Notes from our crews on the questions Toronto homeowners ask us most.

• Snowed-In Car on a Toronto Street: A Calm, Step-by-Step Way OutWhat to clear first, how to deal with the frozen plow ridge around the tires, and how to get moving without spinning in place.
• Hosting for the Holidays? A Snow Checklist Before Guests ArriveHow to get the driveway, front path and steps ready for visitors in December and January, and the spots people forget.
• Icicles Above Your Entrance: Why They Grow and How to Bring Them Down SafelyWhat large icicles say about your roof and gutters, the risks they create in Toronto winters, and safe ways to remove them.
• Salt, Ice Melt or Grit? Choosing What Goes on Your Steps and WalkwayHow common de-icers differ in temperature range, effect on concrete and stone, and safety for pets, with tips for using less.