Shoveling is one of those home maintenance tasks, like cleaning out the gutters and prepping the garage for winter, that nobody enjoys. But it has to get done. Unfortunately, even if you do your best ...

Common remedies for icy sidewalks can have unintended consequences for gardens, lawns and waterways. Kansas City Star file photo rsugg@kcstar.com I have a question for you. With all that snow we ...

New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey On snow it’s green or red. On ice it’s a brownish ...