What we like: This heating cable is easy to install and is rated to protect your pipes down to negative 40 degrees. It can be used on 2-inch metal and plastic water pipes and uses 7 watts per foot.

Best bang for your buck heat cable Frost King’s Electric Roof Cable, 120-Volt: available at Amazon Our take: This cable is a reasonable investment that gets the job done with easy DIY installation.

Snow days at home are exciting, but your roof and gutters may beg to differ. Major snowfall causes accumulation, which can mean serious damage. That’s why so many homeowners invest in heat ca… ...