Avoid damage to your home by preventing ice dam formation. Getty Images / Andrej Trnkoczy Ice dams form when snow that has accumulated on the roof melts and runs down to the gutter system. As the ...

Ice dams pose a significant threat and can lead to extensive water damage, but there are many things you can do to your property to prevent ice dam formation. And, boy, if you've ever had an ice dam, ...

Dear Eartha, every winter the lower edge of my roof gets covered in a thick sheet of ice. Come spring, massive icicles form. How should I deal with this ice buildup? Despite its nostalgic wintry ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A buildup of ice on the edge of your roof, known as an ice dam, could be a dangerous winter addition for the health of your home. Ice dams form when snow high on a roof ...

Heat cable has a dubious reputation in the ice dam prevention world. It's a topic few understand in-depth, both in terms of what it is and how to install it properly. In this three-part series, I will ...

A key aspect of winter weather home maintenance that homeowners need to know is ice dam prevention. Ice dams can occur from fall through spring on the edge of your roof after a snowfall. These ...

I have massive icicles building up on my roof. How do I avoid these in the future, and what other winter maintenance concerns should be addressed? Ice dam is the term for giant stalactites of frozen ...

GLOCESTER, R.I. (WPRI) — The snow that’s accumulated over the last few weeks can cause serious damage to your roof, but the owner of a local hardware store shared with us a simple way to help minimize ...

While spring storms are notorious for damaging roofs, winter can be hard on the top layer of your house too. Ice damns are one of the main concerns you have to watch out for when the temperatures drop ...