Shortcut/Tip February 9, 1999: Lawn Spreader Takes Skid Out of Icy Walks Sand, or a mixture of sand and salt in a lawn-fertilizer spreader can be run over icy sidewalks and driveways in wintry weather. Sand reduces the chance of dangerous falls; salt hastens melting of the ice. The cart spreads a small amount evenly and quickly over the icy area with little effort.

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