Homeowners, take note! Ice dams may be forming on your roof this winter, and if ignored, they can lead to serious damage.

For many people, the term ice dam conjures a specific image: A buildup of frozen crystals across a river or stream. For those who've have had roof leaks during the winter, a different image come ...

Ice dams form when heat from your home escapes into your attic, melting the snow on your roof. As the melted snow runs down to the colder edge of the roof, it soaks into the snow buildup along the ...