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Winter proof your home and save £££s with our six simply savvy ways


Save yourself some costly repairs in spring by staying on top of the upkeep your home needs right now

And with Google searches for "frozen pipes burst" increasing by a staggering 600% over the last couple of months, it’s clear that homeowners are experiencing household problems that could cost thousands to repair. National housebuilder St Modwen Homes has revealed some of the most common yet simple and preventable mistakes homeowners make with their properties in the winter – and what to do to avoid them and get set for a straightforward ease into springtime with not a repair bill in sight. To help avoid burst pipes, protect any outdoor taps by insulating them or shutting off their water supply completely when the temperature drops to freezing.

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