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Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 3, 2026 · 2 min read

How to Choose a Commercial Snow Contractor Before the First Snowfall

By the time it's snowing, every contractor's schedule is already full. Choosing one is an autumn decision, not a January one.

September 3, 2026 · 3 min read

Slip-and-Fall Liability: Why It Matters Who Clears Your Lot, and When

A slip on an icy lot becomes a liability question fast, and the property that can say what was done and when is in a very different position than one that can't.

September 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Salting and Sanding a Commercial Lot: What Actually Works on Minnesota Ice

Salt melts ice. Sand just gives you something to grip. Mixing up which job you need is how a lot stays slick after it's already been treated.

September 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Snow Hauling vs. Snow Plowing: What to Do When a Lot Runs Out of Room

Plowing moves snow to the edge of the lot. Hauling takes it away. A lot that's been plowed all season eventually needs the second one.

September 3, 2026 · 2 min read

What to Expect From an Overnight Snow Crew Before Your Doors Open

The lot has to be clear before your first tenant, shift, or customer shows up, and that work almost always happens while the building is empty.