The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2023-2024 Forecast: Brace for Winter's Chilly Embrace with HeatTrak

As the long days of summer begin to wane and the scent of sun-warmed grass starts to fade, there's a palpable shift in the atmosphere: winter is just around the corner. Both lovers of snowy landsca...

Farmers' Almanac Winter 2024 Canada Forecast: Embrace the Return of Classic Canadian Winters with HeatTrak Snow & Ice Melting Mats

Prepare for winter with insights from the Farmer's Almanac Canada 2024 forecast. Discover how HeatTrak can ease your snowy season!

Making Winters Safe for Your Pets: HeatTrak and Pet Safe Ice Melt

Choose HeatTrak's Snow Melting Mats for pet-friendly, efficient snow removal. Safer than “pet safe” ice melt, and environmentally friendly.

Navigating the Snow: The Best Snow Removal Equipment

We are all familiar with the traditional options like shovels and blowers, but what about more innovative solutions?

HeatTrak vs. The Snow Blower: Choosing the Right Snow Removal Solution

Snow removal can be a challenging task for homeowners, especially when it comes to clearing driveways and walkways. Two popular options for snow removal are HeatTrak Snow Melting Mats and snow blow...

Heated Driveway Cost vs HeatTrak Snow Melting Systems: A Comparative Guide on Costs and Benefits

Explore the heated driveway cost and benefits in our comparison guide. Learn why HeatTrak Snow Melting Mats offer a more affordable, efficient solution.

Pet-Friendly Snow Removal: What Options Are Out There?

Winter isn’t going anywhere, and for those of us with furry friends, it's important to keep them safe during the snowy season. Snow removal is an essential part of winter maintenance, but tradition...

Can Shoveling or Snow Blowing Actually Affect Your Heart? Here’s What to Know.

In previous blog posts, we’ve gone over the potential risks of shoveling, including the most common injuries and how it can affect heart health. However, more information has been released regardin...

Heated Snow & Ice Melting Mats vs. The Snow Blower

No matter whether you call it a snow blower or a snow thrower, this type of snow removal equipment is meant to do just that, and ultimately reduce the amount of work it takes to clear your home or ...

Back Problems Associated with Shoveling Snow

Every year, thousands of people injure themselves while shoveling snow out of their driveways, and a large portion of those injuries are sustained on the back. The constant bending over, raising an...

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...

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 ...

Ways to Get Help With Snow Removal for Your Elderly Parents

The winter months are tricky to navigate for anyone, but the group of people who faces the most difficulty is unquestionably the elderly. To start, seniors are very susceptible to slipping and fal...

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...