Boston winters are no joke. With temperatures regularly dropping below freezing, relentless snowstorms, and brutal wind chills, the season puts enormous stress on every part of your home. Most homeowners think about heating bills and icy driveways — but the real damage is often happening silently, inside and outside the structure of your house. Understanding what winter does to your home is the first step toward protecting it. 1. Frozen Pipes: The Silent Winter Emergency When temperatures drop sharply overnight, water inside your pipes can freeze and expand. This expansion creates enough pressure to burst even the strongest pipes —…