Let’s just cut to the chase: Shoveling snow sucks. It’s wet...it’s cold...it’s exhausting. Sure, it’s technically “good exercise,” but if we’re all being real here, the negatives definitely outweigh the positives when it comes to manually shoveling snow. Many Americans will resort to this method to remove snow from their...

Winter might be the most wonderful time of year, but it can do a number on your home. One area that’s hit particularly hard by cold, snowy weather is the roof. Is yours prepared for another season of snow and ice? The best time of year to prepare your roof...

You’ve just gone outside only to see a huge pile of snow pushed up against the apron of your driveway. More than an inconvenience, this exasperating situation might also be a safety hazard. But, how did all this snow get there in the first place? Most likely, it was pushed...

You were out of town and you’ve come home to discover that your driveway is covered with frozen snow. After attempting to use your snow shovel to remove it, you soon realize that frozen snow isn’t as easy to clear away as is freshly fallen snow. How does snow become...

“I can’t make it today, sorry.”  Such were the unfortunate words from my buddy. Our plan for a night of games and beers had been hijacked by frozen pipes at one of his rental properties. Being a landlord comes with a never-ending list of responsibilities, but my friend had yet...

Come winter, a snowblower is a great tool when you need to clear fallen snow quickly. Snowblowers work by blowing fallen snow to the side, clearing a yard, driveway, or sidewalk in just a few minutes. We can all agree that they are much faster and more efficient than using...

When you’re trying to keep your home warm in winter, sometimes nothing can seem more annoying than to feel a draft of cold air coming in from under the door. When your doors aren’t fully sealed, cold air can enter your home or, conversely, warm air can escape it. With...

Unless you live in a place of perpetual sunshine, winter is a huge bummer and no amount of Bing Crosby songs are going to change our minds. One of the most common hazards of winter is frozen pipes, and they can cause major problems in your household. But a burst...