When the weather turns chilly, your house needs to button up, too. And the way to do that is to learn how to winterize your house. No, not once the snow starts falling, but now. Trust us, you’ll want ...

Ice dams are ice blocks at a roof’s edge that trap melted snow from draining. They are often caused by uneven attic ventilation and poor insulation. Left unchecked, they can cause long-term damage to ...

Snow and ice can cause serious problems on your roof. Once this wintry mix starts to melt, an ice dam can form in the gutters at the edge of your roof. Water pools behind the block of ice and leaks ...

Expert explains how to prevent ice dams during winter months The Minnesota Department of Commerce says ice dams are fueled by inadequate air sealing inside the home that allows warm, moist air to ...

Ice pucks are specially designed ice melt pucks that are placed on the roof to help prevent or eliminate the formation of ice dams. Ice dams are caused when melting snow refreezes at the roof’s edge, ...

For many homeowners, this winter has been the snowiest and iciest in a long time. From blistering blizzards that left several feet of snow in their wake to ice storms that shut down schools and ...