While you can have some enjoyable moments indoors amidst a flurry of snowflakes brooding outside, after awhile, it can feel like the storm is holding you prisoner in your own home.

The stairs are slippery, the walkway is covered in ice, and don’t even think about trying to drive with the frosted-over streets stretched out before you. So should you just camp out at home until the snow melts, or is there another solution?

Good news homeowners...

Here’s a complete guide to keeping your home free and safe from snow so you can get out and about when you need to confront Mother Nature. Let’s show her who’s boss!