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Winter Home Maintenance in St. Louis: The Indoor Punch List

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St. Louis winters drive a home indoors — the drywall cracks from settling, the doors that stick in the cold, and the drafts that show when the heat runs. Winter home maintenance in St. Louis is the indoor punch list that catches the settling and keeps a home warm. Here's the checklist.

The winter checklist

  • Drywall and plaster cracks — the settling shows when the heat runs
  • Door adjustments — sticking and latching in the cold
  • Weatherstripping and door sweeps — stop the drafts
  • Caulk — the gaps that let cold in around windows and trim
  • Trim and baseboard — where the dry air has opened joints
  • Lighting — the shorter days mean every fixture matters

Full scope on our drywall and plaster repair and doors, windows and locks pages.

The settling crack

St. Louis homes settle in the cold — the dry air shrinks the framing and the cracks open. Winter is when they show, and a quick patch now keeps them from spreading.

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Frequently asked questions

What winter maintenance does a St. Louis home need?
Drywall and plaster crack repair, door adjustments, weatherstripping, caulk, trim, and lighting.
Why do cracks show in St. Louis winters?
Dry cold shrinks the framing and the home settles, opening cracks that a winter patch keeps from spreading.

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