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Most people picture winter roof damage as one dramatic moment: a huge storm drops too much snow and something gives way. That does happen, but it is rare. Far more often, winter wears a roof down slowly, from several directions at once. Weight presses from above. Heat escapes from below....

Renting a reasonably priced room can be difficult, particularly if you are just starting out on your own or new to a place. Rising living expenses and limited possibilities call for knowing where to search, how to assess possible locations, and what criteria to use when selecting a room that...