Here's what to do if you wake up some frigid winter morning to find a water pipe frozen solid:Step 1: Open faucet so steam produced by your thawing activities will be able to escape.
Step 2: Start tha ... read more
Is there anything I can do from inside my attic to battle ice dams? I'll worry about preventing them next, for now I have them and want to speed up their melt.
Dear John
We've encountered lots of ice damming in the the Chicago area. I agree with you, don't go on the roof now, it's too dangerous. Attic/roof ventilation and insulation are key factors in the ... read more