And trying to knock down icicles can create its own risks. Using a ladder or climbing on the roof creates a risk of falling, Waters said. “Ladders are extremely dangerous because the ground is ...

You won't be able to clear the entire roof, but that's not usually necessary. You want to focus on removing the source of the melted snow (meltwater) that easily refreezes to form icicles and roof ...

Icicle formation usually occurs when warm air escapes your house, causing snow on the warm roof to melt and refreeze as it drips down. While it might be tempting to grab a broom or hammer and ...

One early sign that your roof might have ice dams? Icicles. “Gutters could have some debris, and so now they’re having a little trouble draining properly with the way the snow is melting ...

Huge icicles hanging from your gutters? That could be a sign of an ice dam, and that could create problems for your house. Here's what to do.