Learn about the types, functions, and benefits of roof eaves. A time-worn concept originating in Greece and Rome, roof eaves are a classic architecture element. But what do they do—and are they ...

House Digest spoke exclusively with Andrew Afsharian, the owner of Roof Repair Specialist, to learn more about the crucial maintenance tips to remember if you have small eaves on your house.

Huge icicles hanging from your gutters? That could be a sign of an ice dam, and that could create problems for your house. Here's what to do.

which will then flow down to the edge of the roof. As it reaches the eave of the house that extends past the walls, the temperature is much cooler, which can cause the water to freeze, according ...