When you properly seal your backyard patio pavers ... Sand doesn't melt the snow and ice, but it can cut down on how slippery the patio is. Read the original article on House Digest.

Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties were put under an Ice Storm Warning. Lewis County is only under a Moderate Winter Weather ...

If ice forms on the ground ... Also, the wood can become slippery when exposed to moisture, which defeats the purpose of constructing the steps. A more lasting choice is to use the same concrete ...