larry luddecke says you also want to make sure your attic is properly vented. >> if the attic is cool, you' ll have less ice dams because the heat of the house isn' t melting emily: many people learned about those ice dams the hard way last winter, with so much snow, so often. consider buying a roof rake now; before they sell out and use it often once the snow starts. >> as soon as you can. the way the snow came last year, every other day, it would be great if you could use it in between snows. 26:09 emily: next, check all your windows, make sure the storm windows are down and the upper screen is locked. emily: it' s not about security, it' s about making the window nice and tight. keep out the cold? >> keep out the cold, bingo. randy: emily: if you use your fireplace often, consider getting it professionally cleaned before that first fire. and also have a pro come check your heating system. maintenance now could save you hundreds later. randy: the celtics have an impressive home opener and ahead. we are showing of the rain has let up for the moment but there is heavy rain in other ar