Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Ice Management”
As the famous quote goes, winter is coming, and for some homeowners in Calgary it feels like spring, summer and fall are just temporary reprieves from the cold and snow. Keeping your property clear of snow and ice can feel like an overwhelming task as it always feels like you’ve just got a solid handle on it just as the …
There are days when it feels like the snow will never stop falling in Calgary. Cold weather begets cold weather, and once the ground freezes and the first snowpack forms, every new snowstorm just adds to the pile. Keeping on top of the snow, meaning keeping your driveway and walkways clear so that you and your family can go about …
There are many benefits to living in Calgary; it’s the sunniest city in Calgary in terms of days of sunshine, there’s a bustling downtown and house prices remain reasonable for all budgets. However, it’s not until you’ve lived a full year in the city that you realise one major drawback – winter. There’s nothing specifically crazy about the amount of …
Winter in Calgary is a divisive topic of conversation. There are those who can’t wait for the snow to start, as it heralds a season of being inside and cosy, along with some great holiday celebrations and decorating. On the other hand, there are those who dread the season of snow shovelling, freezing temperatures that last for days and keeping …
For many young Calgary citizens, owning a house is a typical goal as they enter the workforce and start their journey into adulthood. However, this dream can quickly become a nightmare as they realize the sheer amount of work that is needed to keep their home looking good and functioning well. This can easily become compounded when you consider the …
Winter always has Calgary homeowners dreaming of new projects and ideas for their property. The long weeks spent inside looking at the snowpack with not much else to do gives everyone time to read, research and make plans for the year ahead. Winter is also a great time to think about looking after your property, but it shouldn’t be the …
There’s something almost magical about the first snowfall in Calgary each winter. Everyone knows that it’s inevitable, and the blanket of snow completely changes the city out of recognition. The clean white snow softens all harsh edges and covers up all the ugly parts of the city, and it’s hard to remember why most Calgary citizens dread the winter season …
The snow in Calgary always catches the city’s residents off guard the first time it happens. For sure, everyone feels the temperature dropping and knows that it’s coming up to snow season, but we always forget to prepare adequately for that first big snow. The hard part about winter in Calgary, however, is that once you’ve fallen behind on your …
Looking after your property in Calgary comes with a whole heap of responsibilities, but also with a lot of satisfaction. There’s something beautiful about watching the seasons change across your grounds and knowing that your hard work and effort has made it look that good. However, each season comes with a list of property maintenance Calgary homeowners need to complete …
For many Calgary citizens, it feels like there are three seasons in the city: winter, getting ready for winter and recovering from winter. The city gets an average of 75 snowy days each year that chuck down over 50cm of snow each winter, which is a lot of snow to clear out of the way to keep everyone moving. Winter …
Finding a safe, effective and cost-efficient slippery sidewalk solution is every Calgarians dream. The common solution of sticking a heat mat down before the ice arrives will drive your energy bill sky high given the length of the icy winter season in Calgary. Those who choose to put salt down after the fact are overly reliant on the melting properties …
