Category Archives: Salt spreader

Quickie dispenser for cheap, non-harmful, effective sidewalk slip protector.

“Sidewalk fertilizer” bag spout

I’ve been using 10-10-10 fertilizer as salt/traction improver for icy sidewalks for several years now and am very happy with the approach.  The milk jug spreader and the inverted half-jug filler funnel work great. Less great is managing the bag … Continue reading

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Salt spreader

Here are a couple of ideas for a cheap, green, effective method of reducing the danger of ice on your sidewalks. First, the “salt”.  A great material is good old “10-10-10” generic garden fertilizer.  You should be able to find … Continue reading

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