If your house is on a high/steep hill, what do you do when it is icy?

[Anonymous]

We are thinking about putting in an offer on a house that has a lot of things we are looking for - but is on a pretty steep hill. Lots of steps from the street, steep driveway, etc. I've seen lots of houses similarly situated and am wondering - if it is icy, do you just not go out at all? Park your car on the street? How much of a hassle is it?

[Anonymous]

The people I know with steep driveways park at the bottom when it is icy, and yes, it can be a hassle for them to try to get up to their house.

[Anonymous]

Lived on a hill, not super steep, but enough to be annoying in the winter. Unless it is a house you absolutely love, keep looking.

[Anonymous]

Cry

[Anonymous]

We just parked at the bottom of the hill. It was a hassle about once a year at most.

[Anonymous]

Like some of the other posters, we also park at the bottom of the hill--happens about 3-5 days per year. Although annoying when it happens, it's more than worth it to us because we love the view from our living room window and the privacy. (We also figure it's a deterrent to burglars. )

[Anonymous]

we passed on west parks of Mohican Hills because of the steepness and sharp turns.
we ended up elsewhere in Bethesda, still has some hills and we pump the breaks more when getting out to work!

[Anonymous]

Heated driveway, came with the house.

[Anonymous]

Don't do it!!! How will you get a baby and groceries up all of those steps?

[Anonymous]

Stock up on the ice melt. I'm serious. We have a 50-pound(?) bucket, because you do NOT want to run out.

[Anonymous]

We bought a level entry home because we leave our stroller out and didn't want the hassle of steps. Even with level entry black ice forms on steps. A steeper hill just means you'll fall further/harder. Deal breaker for us.