The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

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...

What are Alternatives to Rock Salt for Melting Ice on Driveways?

Rock salt's destructive tendencies on driveway pavements, especially on concrete but on asphalt as well, are well known. It is not surprising, then, that many homeowners are now seeking alternativ...

6 Surprising Ways Snow-Shoveling Can Damage Your Property

Is snow accumulating on your property? If so, it’s time to get out there and start shoveling. Allowing snow to pile up on or around your home can cause an array of problems. These might include a ...

The Rock Salt Health Risks You Need to Worry About

Rock salt is usually not on homeowners' minds until outdoor temperatures begin to drop and winter is "just around the corner." And when thoughts do turn to rock salt, it is usually in immediate con...

Get Into Action During Your Snow Day

While many of us remember teenage snow days being delayed by the chore of shoveling, when you have HeatTrak Snow & Ice Melting Mats, your family can spend the day focusing on fun.

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...

Ways to Chill On Your Snow Day

A snow day is your chance to have a no-excuses play day - especially if you don’t have to spend your time shoveling your walk and driveway. Need some ideas? We’ve got you!

Getting Your Mats Ready for the Winter

Winter is right around the corner, and you can get ahead of it by preparing your snow and ice melting mats. These easy steps will help ensure you’re ready for that first snow day when it arrives.

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...

How to Get Your Roof Ready for Snow

Winter might be the most wonderful time of year, but it can do a number on your home. One area that’s hit particularly hard by cold, snowy weather is the roof. Is yours prepared for another season ...