Bauer stresses some key actions you should take: When building or buying a home, make sure an ice and water shield is installed. Before the snow begins, make sure to check your roof, drainage and ...

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 ...