Homes can be hard to maintain regardless of the season. All year round they need constant dusting and cleaning to stop the build-up of, well, dust, dirt and grime. Winter is the worst by far because of the drop in temperature. The cold weather outside magnifies some issues tenfold and can impact your lifestyle.

The damage to your property can be expensive as well as dangerous, which is why it’s important to nip things in the bud. To do that, let’s focus on the issues that get worse in the winter. 
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Household Problems That Get Worse In Winter (And How To Solve Them)

Frozen Pipes

Leaky Roof

When the mercury drops, parts of your house most at risk are the ones which are unseen. Pipes on the exterior of the house are prime candidates for major issues because 1--they are outside and 2--they're made of metal. As a result, water in the pipes can freeze and start to expand. Under the weight of the pressure, the pipes begins to break down and burst. Even if you aren't home, it’s important to leave the your heating on at a low temp and keep your faucet on a slow drip to stop water from turning to ice.

Unless there's a significant hole, it’s tough to notice in the gaps in the slates or tiles of your roofing. Or, the underlay might have worn away and left an opening. It doesn’t matter, really, because the rain and moisture will find a way in once it has a cavity to exploit. Fall is especially bad as the amount of rainfall is high, yet winter is terrible too thanks to the build-up of snow and ice. As they melt, the H2O runs down from the roof and into the house, causing water damage. 

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Mold

Faulty Boiler

The dangerous black and green stuff which grows on your walls is prevalent in winter due to the climate. Outside, the weather is icy yet the inside of your home is toasty warm. Homeowners like to trap as much warmth as possible to prevent the feeling of cold in the winter. Because of the mix of cold and warm air, condensation grows and the bacteria thrive. Once it sets in, the only option is mold removal. To eliminate it completely, you need a professional.

Your boiler works double time during the winter to regulate the temperature. Every time it cranks up the heat, it takes a little bit out of the machine. As a result, household furnaces will start to break down if they are used too much. To help, a smart thermostat is a great idea as it sets a temp and keeps the heat ticking over. This is better than turning it up full blast when you feel cold.

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If you are proactive, you can stop these cold weather household issues from ruining your winter time.  For more info on how to be proactive with winter home maintenance, check out this infographic from pwsc.com:

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