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We want our driveways and walks not to be the scene of injury during the long, icy winter. But if you're taking the p...
Icicles: They're a natural part of winter's beauty. But if you're a homeowner, it's crucial to recognize that for all...
Winter storms sometimes have a way of sneaking up on us. If that happens, and you get another surprise—no ice melt on...
A dirty, grimy windshield is bad enough, but nothing will slow you down more than one covered in ice and snow. Using ...
Some folks consider the winter to be their favorite season. But very few do not dread the task of shoveling the walk ...
When Old Man Winter blows into town, home improvement stores roll out their snow blower displays—rows of shiny red, b...
Of all the hazards that strike fear into the heart of the average homeowner, surely ice dams must rank near the top o...
Preparing for winter doesn’t have to be a chore! Read on for 23 fun and fast DIY ways to keep your home warm and weatherproof, no matter what the season brings.
What do you do when the weather outside is frightful, but you still need to get out and go to work, school or shopping? Snow and ice removal is a major hassle and...
For kids, nothing beats the thrill of the first snowy day of the season. While they get busy building a snowman, you ...
When the snow started to pile up on handyman Bill Bachand's roof, he did what any responsible homeowner would do: run...
The first snowfall of the season can be beautiful—but it won’t be long before it buries your driveway and walkway. Don’t wait until you’re stuck in a snowbank to ...
If you live in an area of the country with cold winters, you are likely familiar with ice dams. These are the ridges ...
Late last year, Buffalo, New York, recorded a record amount of snow—and winter hadn't even begun yet. More than a few...
Solid ice can bring your everyday life to a grinding halt, if you don't have the means to get rid of it. Sure, you re...
When it comes to snow on the roof, how much is too much? That depends a lot on the way your roof was constructed. mp3...
While winter does have its upsides—cozy fires, hot chocolate, snow days—for many of us, having to deal with all the snow is a battle of unpleasant proportions. He...
Winter brings snowmen, sledding, and toasty evenings by the fire. It also brings a special set of maintenance issues that require a homeowner's attention. Proper ...
Though winter's worst storms are likely yet to come, many homeowners around the country have already had ample opport...
There are plenty of ways — short of moving to Miami — that you can keep ice and snow under control this winter. For a stress-free season, rely on some improved pr...
The severity of this winter has surprised many parts of the country. With more storms on the way, many homeowners are...
The minute winter arrives, my kids are dying to put on their snow boots to go sledding and build snowmen. That is, as...
With winter weather on the way, the hunt for the best snow shovel continues! Keep the snow—and backache—at bay this winter with one of these ten smart, ergonomica...
I remember that as I child I loved to wake up on wintry mornings to find icicles hanging off the house. I’d check eve...
When I lived in a New York City apartment building, I never thought about shoveling snow. We had a wonderful superint...
Before You BuyWhether you call it a snow blower or a snow thrower, before you shell out for one this winter, make sur...
What Are Ice Dams?Many homeowners in the northern United States are all too familiar with ice dams. These are thick a...
'Tis the season for snowblowing, and it’s no joke that hundreds of emergency room visits each winter are caused by un...
Bob meets with architect Gregory Rochlin to discuss the third-floor structural redesign.