In 2014, WYFF News 4 got an email from a viewer on how to make homemade ice melt. Geoff Hart and Beth Brotherton, WYFF News 4 Today anchors at that time, tested it out to see if it worked.
This reduces the amount of water to be absorbed by the concrete, which is what leads to those unsightly cracks. It's worth noting that any ice melt can potentially damage your concrete.
Most people will think about spreading some salt on their driveways and paths to avoid slipping on hidden ice patches - but there's something 'better'.