When my nephew lived with us, his enthusiasm for anything to do with snow did not transfer to my children. Don’t get me wrong. My kids love winter sports and snow, but they didn’t share their cousin’s ...

When heavy snow piles up on your roof, it’s tempting to just let it sit there until it melts. But experts say that ignoring it can lead to a much bigger (and wetter) problem: ice dams. If you’ve ...

Pay attention to the snow on your roof. If you don't clear it off in a timely manner, you're asking for trouble. Jon Skillings is an editorial director at CNET, where he's worked since 2000. A born ...

Should homeowners be checking for deep snow loads, loose shingles, and ice dams — worrying that the cold and snow of this season is causing irreparable damage to the roof over their heads? The answer ...

Heavy snowfall followed by melting and refreezing can create large, heavy ice dams in gutters. Ice dams form when heat from a poorly insulated attic melts snow on the roof, which then freezes in the ...