Do heated roof cables prevent ice damming?

• <div><p>Yes, and they do it exceptionally well. Heated roof cables have two purposes: melting snow and preventing ice buildup. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-ice-dams.htm">Ice damming</a> <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-prevent-ice-dams.htm">happens when ice forms on the roof</a> (usually where the roof meets the gutter) and melts stubbornly slowly, causing moisture to enter the roof itself and, therefore, the home. </p></div>

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Q: What can I use to make my driveway less slippery if I don’t have a deicer?

• <div><p>If a big freeze catches you by surprise and you don&rsquo;t have any deicer to hand, you can reduce the chance of taking a tumble by laying gritty, anti-slip materials. Some natural, readily-available options that don&rsquo;t melt ice but offer traction underfoot include sand, wood shavings, kitty litter, and fireplace ash.</p></div>

Q: Are snow blowers worth the cost?

• <div><p>If you live in a cold climate with frequent heavy snowfall, investing in a snow blower may be worth the cost. Another thing to consider when factoring in cost is if you have physical limitations that make shoveling snow difficult or even dangerous. So, you may want to start shopping around for a snow blower if you have either or both of these scenarios. </p></div>

Q: Will salt melt ice overnight?

• <div><p>Whether salt melts ice overnight will depend on how low the temperature drops. If temperatures stay around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, you can count on salt melting ice overnight. Otherwise, the lower temperatures get, the less effective the salt is in melting ice, and the more likely you&rsquo;ll wake up with a slippery driveway the next day. </p><p> </p></div>

Q: Is a snow blower better than shoveling?

• <div><p>Using a snow blower can make removing snow easier if you have physical limitations and a large area to cover. Snow blowers can remove large amounts of snow quickly, which can also save you time. However, shoveling can be efficient for smaller areas with light snow. The method you use will depend on the specific situation and your preference. Of course, you can skip doing it yourself and stay out of the cold by <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/snow-removal/">hiring a snow removal company near you.</a> </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Cardal and his team were efficient and courteous, making my junk removal experience hassle-free.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Mike and Ben were absolutely fantastic. They removed multiple shrubs, ground down the stumps, pruned a hickory tree, removed an old utility pole, removed a large garden surrounded by pavers, and spread the garden soil in needed areas around the yard. Mike's communication skills are great...
AC2 Stump Grinding & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in June 2024
If you need junk removed, small (broken blender/microwave), or large (chairs, mattress, box frame, metal frame, etc., they got you! On time, friendly, professional! Will gladly hire them again!
GW Junk Removal
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Reviewed in October 2023
Andy responded to our request almost immediately. He came to our house and my husband hired him to do leaf removal and to mow the lawn. He came back this afternoon (same day) and performed the job to our satisfaction. Andy is very personable and we will hire him again.
Powell's Plowing and Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
They came this morning to remove 2 tree's from my home. They came at the scheduled appointment time very nice customer service. They remove all the wood from the tree's and no mess to clean. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends. They have my business to come back and remove 4...
Precision Tree Care of WNY, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
As a retired former contractor, I was apprehensive a little because I hired this contractor on a referral from an acquaintance, but one who had not had roofing done. I was desperate as it's hard to find good roofers here. Hard workers + helper, competent, had all quality equipment and the...
Lang Enterprises and Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in January 2015
We had another plumber from this list come to our home and refused to do anything until a disaster recovery service came took care of our "mold". I purchased a spray bottle filled with "mold armor" and removed all visible signs of mold in the affected area within a few minutes. That's all...
Dave Passey Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in January 2014
Removed textured family room ceiling; painted family room; refinished a bedroom ceiling and painted.
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Reviewed in June 2013
Our Silver Maple was dropping giant branches and we needed to have it removed. It was located in very tight quarters and it had a couple gigantic branches that hung over our neighbor's new kitchen. This wasn't an easy job. Dave had a crew out and they spent 10 hours roping sections of the...
DAVE'S TREE SERVICE
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Reviewed in May 2013
They came the same day, gave us an estimate and returned that evening to start removing branches because he was concerned that we were going to have some wind. We asked him to remove a second tree as well. They were quick and cleaned up the yard. Great job!
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