RoyalAntelope9948 OP t1_ja94q0x wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Reply to comment by ScrunchyButts in Wood stairs in the winter by RoyalAntelope9948

I wish I could convince them to try the tire tread. I know others that used these and they were a game changer. I looked up the heat mats. It's a maybe. My friend is also VERY frugal. Ggggrrrr

Kixeliz t1_ja96s2k wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:42 PM

big bucket of ice melt/calcium chloride? Eats away the ice, makes the area safer to walk

Unique-Public-8594 t1_ja9xo3l wrote on February 27, 2023 at 10:33 PM

Or sand.

GuardBusy9030 t1_jab6ugn wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:05 AM

I’m with this. Leave enough salt out to KILL the ice

Spartan2022 t1_jaapwsr wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:54 AM

Could you find a local nonprofit or charity organization to buy heat mats?

RoyalAntelope9948 OP t1_jaaq7km wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:56 AM

Probably wouldn't qualify but tks