The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

The Lifespan of Snow Melting Mats: What to Expect and How to Extend It

Ever wondered how long your snow melting mat is designed to last? Or are you curious about how to keep it running efficiently for even longer? This article spills the beans, bringing insights right...

Do HeatTrak Mats Work?

When winter chills set in, icy walkways become a concern. Heated mats have become the modern answer. We dive deep into HeatTrak's promises, its FAQs, and the science behind it. 

Are Snow Melting Mats Worth It? A Closer Look

Winter's beauty often comes with the challenge of slippery walkways and tedious shoveling. But what if there was a way to make your winters safer and more effortless? Dive into our deep dive on sno...

Snow Melting Mats in Canada: Are They Useful?

Discover the best snow melting mats in Canada with HeatTrak. Keep pathways safe and clear without the hassle of shoveling.

Driveway Heated Mats: Your Solution to Winter Woes

Winter is a beautiful season, painting everything in a magical, white frost. But with that beauty often comes a relentless chore: snow removal. If you’ve ever spent your morning shoveling snow, you...

Do Snow Plows Damage Driveways?

Until it’s been completely covered in snow, you may not have considered how important your driveway is to your overall well-being during the winter months. Your driveway is the means to get safely ...

Celebrate a Snow Day With a Dinner Party

A snow day is an opportunity to have a quiet day by yourself, or to enjoy a magical gathering of friends. When you’ve got HeatTrak Snow & Ice Melting Mats on your walkways and driveway, you can...

5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Snow Without Shoveling

Let’s just cut to the chase: Shoveling snow sucks. It’s wet...it’s cold...it’s exhausting. Sure, it’s technically “good exercise,” but if we’re all being real here, the negatives definitely outweig...

Is Rock Salt Causing Damage to your Roof?

When the winter months hit and the snow begins to fall, one of homeowners’ first concerns is often the accumulating snow on their rooftop. While it’s completely manageable with the right informatio...

How to Install & Operate HeatTrak Snow Melting Heated Floor Mats

In this video you will learn how to install, connect, and operate HeatTrak's Residential Snow-Melting Mats.

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...

Which Entrance Mat Is Right for Your Home?

Have you ever heard the adage, "Spend a little now to save a lot later?” Using entrance mats both inside and outside of your home is a great example of this advice in action.  Entrance mats keep di...

Entrance Mats are Critical for Senior Safety in Winter

Each year, some 2.8 million seniors are treated in emergency rooms for injuries due to falling, a good percentage of which occur during the icy, slippery months of winter. If you have older folks i...

Snow and Ice Removal Strategies for 'Do-It-Yourself' Homeowners

It’s important to keep your driveway and the pavements around your home clear of snow and ice to reduce the risk of slip-and-fall accidents on your property. When winter storms threaten, DIY homeow...