The best way to melt ice off of a windshield is with a mixture of two-parts rubbing alcohol and one-part water in a spray bottle. The mixture has a much lower freezing point than water, so in turn, it ...

After Friday’s winter storm blanketed the Northeast in snow, many are still trying to shovel their way out of their homes and ...

Waking up to an icy windshield? With freezing temperatures returning to central Ohio, experts say the safest and fastest way ...

Tired of scraping the ice from your car's frosty windshield? Its one of those checklist tasks that drivers should complete before hitting the road each wintry morning. You probably keep an ice scraper ...

Note: an earlier version of this article last published in February 2025. A blast of arctic air is forecast to slam into the Midwest this week. Morning temperatures on Thursday, Dec. 4, could be below ...

Pouring hot water on your icy vehicle is a fool's errand. Cold water can actually thicken the ice, depending on the outside temperature, while hot water can cause the glass to crack due to the drastic ...

When the winter season rolls around, anyone who has to park their car outside overnight has to deal with that same annoying problem: a windshield completely covered in ice. It's definitely not safe to ...

Wondering if you should lift your windshield wipers before the snow hits? Discover why this simple step could save you time and hassle when the snowstorm arrives.