The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

7 Things You Never Knew Were Ruining Your Driveway

When it comes to owning a home, driveways are kind of a big deal. They’re one of the first things people see when they arrive, and they’re generally used multiple times a day. That’s why destroyin...

Got Gravel? Removing Snow from a Gravel Driveway

Snow removal can take over your winter – it is time-consuming, and can be back-breaking work, depending on the storm. And when your driveway is made of gravel, you must take extra care to make sur...

What’s Better: Snow Melting Mats or Heated Driveways?

While both heated snow melting mats and heated driveways are effective, they differ in other aspects that are definitely worth considering. In order to make the best, most informed choice, let’s ta...

How to Deal with a Steep Driveway during Winter

To avoid slip-and-fall accidents or slide-offs in your vehicle, it’s worthwhile to spend some time considering the best snow-melt system for your steep driveway. Asking these questions should help ...

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Heated Driveways

When it comes to heated driveways, there are both pros and potential cons of installing either an electric coil or hydronic heated driveway. Let's review them and also take a look at an exciting ne...

Should You Install a Heated Driveway?

Harsh winter storms, snow and ice accumulations, black ice, shoveling and de-icing: It’s enough to make a homeowner seriously consider installing a heated driveway. The idea sounds tempting, but ho...

How to Melt Snow and Ice Without Damaging Your Walkway From Salt

Outdoor walkways, whether a simple path connecting your driveway to your main entryway or a winding backyard path that lets you more fully enjoy your landscaping, add value and usability to your ho...

How to Melt Snow and Ice Without Damaging Your Driveway From Salt

Every winter, homeowner's in the northern half or so of the United States and all around Canada face the dilemma of how to rid their driveways of snow/ice build-up without doing any damage in the p...

How to Get Rid of Black Ice on Your Driveway

Winter inevitably brings with it the danger of encountering black ice as you drive out on the public highways, and the last thing you need is for black ice to "follow you home" and make pulling int...

Everything You Need to Know About Heated Driveways

As winter approaches, at least in the more northerly portions of the U.S., many homeowners find themselves longing for a way to make snow and ice removal fast and easy, and heated driveway systems ...

Can Rock Salt Damage an Asphalt or Concrete Driveway?

Rock salt (sodium chloride) is one of the most damaging substances that will ever contact your concrete driveway. It accelerates the deterioration caused by winter's freeze-thaw cycles and shortens...

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Heated Driveways: 5 Facts About Heated Driveways

Benefits and drawbacks of heated driveways As this winter season rolls along, some homeowners are already thinking about next winter and how they can make their life easier when it comes to drivewa...

Will a Snowblower Damage a Concrete Driveway?

The driveway is one area of your property where snow removal is an urgent need. However, clearing it away is a lot of work and you might be tempted to leave the snow and simply drive over the accu...

The Pros and Cons of a Heated Driveway

When winter arrives and your driveway is suddenly covered in snow and ice, you may find yourself longing for a heated driveway that could take the snow shovel out of your hand or eliminate the exp...