Shovel your front stoop throughout snowfall. Snow that's left to accumulate can become very heavy and difficult to remove, and turns icy as it melts and refreezes.
Remove snow to an area off your walking or driveway path. Toss or carefully carry shovelfuls of snow to your yard or garden area.
Sweep your front stoop in between shoveling to keep the surface free of any accumulation.
Fill a bucket with 1/2-pound each of magnesium chloride and inexpensive playground sand. Mix the two ingredients together.
Sprinkle the magnesium chloride and sand mixture over your front stoop early during snowfall or sleet. Reapply the mixture as needed after shoveling or sweeping off the front stoop.