Rain gutters take a lot of abuse: rushing water during rainstorms, exposure to weather extremes, heavy loads of snow in the coldest climes, clogs of fallen leaves, and the general ravages of time.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After several days of freezing temperatures, ice dams can form on your roof, potentially causing water leaks in your house. “So the other day, my wife noticed something dripping ...

When you look up at your home during cold winter weather, you probably notice icicles hanging from the gutters and edges of the roof. But a more hazardous formation may be hiding just above these ...