Stop ice dams from damaging your roof with attic insulation and the calcium chloride "sock hack." Learn how to prevent leaks ...

Winter can be a chillingly challenging time for homeowners, especially in climates where below-freezing temperatures are the norm. The damaging effects of extreme winter weather on your home can ...

'Tis the season for ice dams, Wisconsin. When icicles hang from the edge of your home's roof after snowfall, it's a sign this fickle, recurring winter concern might be plotting a leak into your home.

Ice dams occur when a thick ridge of ice forms at the edge of a roof or along your gutters. This dam prevents melted snow from draining away from your house. Having nowhere to go, that water can then ...

Homeowners in the Chicago area are faced with a threat from all the wintry weather in recent weeks, with ice dams forming in their gutters. Those dams can block gutters, pushing water back under ...