Brits to spend 177 hours on sofa this winter while neglecting home heating and plumbing

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Brits will spend a total of 177 hours on the sofa this winter, but many are ignoring key home maintenance issues such as dripping taps and mould that could save them money on water bills and prevent costly plumbing repairs

Brits will rack up 177 hours curled up on the sofa this winter - the equivalent of seven days and nine hours over a 13-week period - or nearly 10billion hours collectively across the nation, as 94% confess there's something they're anticipating about the colder months.

Cosy evenings indoors top the list, followed by Christmas excitement, traditional Sunday roasts, steaming hot chocolate and beloved winter films. Watching snow fall from the comfort of home, snuggling under a blanket on the settee, festive markets, brisk winter strolls and warming comfort food also rank amongst the nation's seasonal highlights.

The average Brit will spend over 12 hours watching films, telly and box sets, and nearly nine hours cooking homemade meals. Home Alone reigns as the nation's favourite winter flick, beating Elf, Harry Potter, Love Actually and Die Hard.

Yet the survey for Metro Plumb revealed that while Brits put considerable effort into preparing themselves for winter, their homes don't always get the same level of care. Three quarters admit they only think about their heating and plumbing once issues emerge.

More than one in five homeowners have ignored a dripping tap for at least a week, while 10% have put up with a constantly running toilet, 10% with mould or recurring mould problems, and 6% with an unexplained damp patch. Steven Chambers, Managing Director of Metro Plumb, commented: "Winter is when our homes really become our sanctuary. We get the jumpers and coats out, cook warming meals and rewatch favourite films. But while we put plenty of effort into getting ourselves ready for winter, three quarters of us only think about the heating and plumbing when something actually goes wrong.", reports Yorkshire Live.

"A dripping tap or running toilet can seem like something you can put up with, but wasted water quickly adds up. Finding and fixing a leak early can help reduce wasted water and unnecessary costs."

Steven added: "If you're noticing cold spots on radiators, rooms that…

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