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DIYing Roof Heat Cable? Make Sure You Have the Right Hook-Ups
If your only experience with electricity is knowing to turn the breaker off when you change a fixture in your home, then this article is for you. Especially if you're endeavoring to install your own...
Can constant roof raking keep ice dams off my roof?
Roof raking is a great way to keep the snow off your roof, but does it work to prevent ice dams from forming? Yes ... and no. Continue reading to see exactly what our readers mean with this mixed...
5 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe and Happy in a Winter Blackout
Do you remember the old adage, "You can't fix a leaky roof while it's raining?" Well, in the spirit of that wise insight, right now is an excellent time to prepare for winter; while the weather's...
How are ice dams and mold related? What are the possible health problems caused by ice dams?
You may not think that ice dam up on your roof is a serious problem, but it is. If allowed to remain, the melting and refreezing ice can tear holes in your roof and destroy your gutters, allowing...
Using Heat Trace Cable to Keep the Freeze Out of Your Fire Sprinkler System
For several years, the option of using a wet fire sprinkler system in frigid climates was relatively rare, even though Wet Pipe has long been the most popular type of commercial - and even some...
Emergency Fixes for Winter Roof Leaks
"We had an ice dam this winter," your friend from Alaska explains. Sounds like a cute little Beaver concoction on the local stream. But then she goes on to tell you that, as a result, she had to put...