Here's what to know about the potential risk factors for a roof collapse due to snow buildup, according to FEMA.

Letting snow accumulate can cause major damage.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With winter weather starting, it is only a matter of time before snow and freezing conditions are on the way. For those in regions that ...

Now is a great time to think about giving the exterior of your home a good cleaning. Winter snow, spring rains, mold, mildew and animals (of both the pet and pest variety) can take their toll on the ...

Roof cleaning experts probably aren’t the first people who come to mind when you think about home maintenance. But maybe they should be. Every day, your roof is mercilessly beaten down by the sun, ...

QDEAR TIM: My roof needs cleaning. It's a newer asphalt shingle roof, but parts of it are covered with moss, lichens and algae. Is a pressure washer a good tool for cleaning roof shingles? Will it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maintaining a metal roof seems somewhat effortless, but when it comes to cleaning it, homeowners should take pause. Whether or not ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...