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 ...

During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may ...

Icicles forming on gutters can be a sign of ice dams, a buildup of ice that can cause damage to roofs and gutters. Ice dams form when snow melts on a roof and refreezes at the edge, preventing water ...

When you look up at your home during cold winter weather, you probably notice icicles hanging from the gutters and edges of the roof. But a more hazardous formation may be hiding just above these ...

If you're struggling to get rid of ice dams and heavy ice formation, there's a low-tech way to fight back using items you ...

You don’t have to climb all over your roof to get a feel for whether it’s ready for winter. A simple ground-level check and a ...

Early action can prevent costly damage as clogged gutters freeze, leading to dangerous ice dams and water damage. Once the temperatures drop, leaves freeze in the gutters, making them even more ...

This story was initially published Jan. 8, 2024. For many people, the term ice dam conjures a specific image: A buildup of frozen crystals across a river or stream. For those who've have had roof ...

Good quality gutters that are installed properly can help protect your home from damage, but letting those gutters get ...

Q: I recently purchased a two-story home and have noticed that after any bad weather—even light rainfall—my gutters don’t drain properly. My neighbor suggested gutter guards, but they’re pricey. Are ...