Letting snow accumulate can cause major damage.

Learn how to safely remove heavy snow from your roof using a roof rake to prevent structural damage and ice dams.

I use my trusty roof rake after every snowstorm. It's the proven way to prevent the ice dams that'll cause water damage in your home. Jon Skillings is an editorial director at CNET, where he's worked ...

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