This weekend, unless you're socked in with ice and snow, the roof might be where you'll go. When serious winter weather sets in, it pays to make a midseason check to see how your roof is holding up against heavy rains or ice and snow. It's wise to note how pro roofers stay safe, and avoid nasty falls. They wear soft rubber-soled shoes and they nail 2x4 cleats across the roof at 6-foot intervals as slide guards. For themselves and their tools and materials, they use fall arresters on steep roofs -- belts, harnesses and ropes. That's something you should do, too. Down below they string caution tape to warn others of possible falling debris, and they avoid back injuries by careful lifting and the wearing of support belts. And, they use hydraulic lifting aids to move heavy loads. At your house a helper will do just fine. Be safe! And that's the On The House tip for today.