Josh Benson, Author at Ice Dam Guys®: Best-Rated Ice Dam Removal Near You & in USA

What to Do If You Can’t Afford Professional Ice Dam Removal: Tips for Homeowners

Media: USA Today Link: What to Do If You Can’t Afford Professional Ice Dam Removal: Tips for Homeowners Can the ice dam on your roof go away as quietly as it appeared? It’s possible. With some proactive effort, good timing,...
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Written on March 25, 2024

7 Winter Home Maintenance Tasks That Will Save You Money (and Your Sanity)

Media: Realtor Link: 7 Winter Home Maintenance Tasks That Will Save You Money (and Your Sanity) The long, dark days of winter are upon us, and with COVID-19 still keeping us closer to home, we’re keenly aware of all the...
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Written on November 8, 2023

A Homeowner’s Guide to Snow Shovels

Media: Hunker Link: A Homeowner’s Guide to Snow Shovels All snow shovels are not created equally. Much like screwdrivers, saws and dirt-moving shovels, snow shovels are designed with different conditions and functions in mind. Some excel at pushing lightweight snow,...
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Written on November 8, 2023

The Polar Vortex Could Severely Damage Your Home

Media: HouseBeautiful Link: The Polar Vortex Could Severely Damage Your Home Here’s how to prevent any problems. With dangerously low temperatures across much of the United States, everyone is bundling up before they venture out into the polar vortex to...
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Written on November 8, 2023

Roof Maintenance Tips to Help Homeowners Prep for Winter

Media: FamilyHandyman Link: Roof Maintenance Tips to Help Homeowners Prep for Winter When it comes to winterizing your home, forgetting to prepare your roof for cold winter weather can be a costly oversight. One of the most important steps when...
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Written on November 8, 2023

10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Snowstorm, According to Experts

Media: BestLife Link: 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Snowstorm, According to Experts THESE TIPS ARE NOT THE OBVIOUS PIECES OF ADVICE YOU’RE USED TO. If you live in an area prone to winter storms (or even if...
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Written on November 8, 2023

10 Mistakes You’re Making That Keep Your House Cold, Experts Say

Media: BestLife Link: 10 Mistakes You’re Making That Keep Your House Cold, Experts Say CHECK THIS FIX-IT LIST FOR WAYS TO LOWER YOUR HEATING BILL THIS WINTER. Overlooking air ducts and ignoring attic bypasses. Not optimizing your thermostat. Not flipping...
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Written on November 8, 2023

The Lazy Homeowner’s Fall Maintenance Guide for Indoors and Out

Media: Apartment Therapy Link: The Lazy Homeowner’s Fall Maintenance Guide for Indoors and Out Clear out your gutters. One resounding tip from multiple experts was to clean out gutters. Most homeowners are only concerned about clogged drains due to autumn’s...
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Written on November 8, 2023

Expert explains roof ice dams and how to avoid them

Media: AccuWeather Link: Expert explains roof ice dams and how to avoid them Last week’s polar vortex forced millions of Americans to blast the heat in their homes, but without proper insulation, that heat could have gotten trapped in your...
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Written on November 8, 2023

Removing ice dams from roofs

Media: Insider Link: Removing Ice Dams from Your Roofs Ice Dam Guys specializes in removing snow and ice from roofs, which can cause leaks inside houses. Employees shovel the snow first, then use a steamer to break up the ice. They...
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Written on September 16, 2023

BBC Interview with Joe Palumbo of Ice Dam Guys®

Media: BBC News Link: World Business Report The BBC’s Rahul Tandon interviews Joe Palumbo of Ice Dam Guys® in December of 2022 regarding the record-setting snow emergency in Buffalo, NY and on the increasing severity of heavy-to-disastrous snowstorms in recent...
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Written on December 30, 2022

Is Your Roof Safe?

Head Ice Dam Guy Joe Palumbo talks about the dangers ice dams can have on your home's roof after Chicago is blasted with winter weather. Joe talks with Bruce St. James of WLS-AM 890 in Chicago. ...
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Written on February 24, 2021

Heavy snowfall takes a toll on Chicago-area roofs — and collapses could be just the start of the misery

Media: Chicago Tribune Link: Heavy snowfall takes a toll on Chicago-area roofs — and collapses could be just the start of the misery This year’s especially snowy winter is weighing on Chicagoans’ hearts, spirits and shoulders. But most of...
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Written on February 23, 2021

An Ice Dam on Your Roof Can Cause Big Problems

Media: Spectrum News 1 Link: An Ice Dam on Your Roof Can Cause Big Problems While icicles can make for a pretty sight in the winter, they can also be a warning sign of a potentially major – and costly...
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Written on February 22, 2021

What is an ice dam and how do I prevent them?

Media: ReMax Results Link: What is an ice dam and how do I prevent them? What is an Ice Dam, and how do I prevent them? Prevent damage to your home AND save money? Say no more. Learn all about...
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Written on March 17, 2020

In the Treasure Valley, ‘dam’ is now a four-letter word

Media: Idaho Statesmen Link: In the Treasure Valley, ‘dam’ is now a four-letter word Joe Palumbo knows ice dams. He lives in Minnesota, where ice dams are a part of life. He started a company, Ice Dam Guys, to remove...
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Written on March 15, 2020

When should you remove snow and icicles from your roof?

Media: Yahoo! News Link: When should you remove snow and icicles from your roof? In the world of a child, knocking huge icicles hanging from a roof is the most fun game the winter can provide. But to the wallets...
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Written on March 15, 2020

Your Roof Can’t Wear a Puffy Coat in Cold Weather. Here’s How You Can Keep It Cozy.

Media: Farmers Insurance Link: Your Roof Can’t Wear a Puffy Coat in Cold Weather. Here’s How You Can Keep It Cozy. During snow and ice season, ice dams are an invisible threat that can cause major damage to your home...
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Written on March 15, 2020

The Man Who Invented Ice Dams

Media: Twin Cities Business Link: The Man Who Invented Ice Dams Before Joe Palumbo came along, they were just those annoying ice structures. Now they have a name and are part of a $2 million business. Joe Palumbo knows that...
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Written on March 19, 2019

The ice dam cometh. Are you ready?

Media: Boston Globe Link: The ice dam cometh. Are you ready? After the winter we had, our motto became: “Ice dams be damned.” My husband and I spent the summer with a parade of roofers and insulation contractors trying to...
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Written on March 19, 2019

Minnesota ice-dam wranglers find warm welcome out East

Media: Star Tribune. Link: Minnesota ice-dam wranglers find warm welcome out East Massachusetts’ harshest winter in years piled 5 feet of snow on Sabrina Giannelli’s roof and 7-foot snowbanks at the end of her driveway. “Obviously, we’re from New England,...
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Written on March 18, 2019

When should you remove snow and icicles from your roof?

Media: Accuweather. Link: When should you remove snow and icicles from your roof? In the world of a child, knocking huge icicles hanging from a roof is the most fun game the winter can provide. But to the wallets of...
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Written on March 18, 2019

Officials urging homeowners to clear their roofs as rain approaches

Media: WAOW-TV Link: Officials urging homeowners to clear their roofs as rain approaches Experts are urging homeowners to clear their roofs as soon as possible, before multiple rainfalls hit central Wisconsin. “With the rain we’re expecting a lot of that...
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Written on March 14, 2019

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