Ah, winter! The time of cozy fires, big ol’ mugs of hot cocoa, and—for those of us living in frosty climates—hours upon hours of shoveling snow.
 
Whether it's laziness or forgetfulness, not clearing your home of snow in a timely fashion can create a bevy of problems, from a cracked foundation to a flooded basement or a slippery driveway that leads to a lawsuit from your irritable postal service employee.
 
Just for a fun little winter pregame, here is a selection of homes absolutely smothered in snow. Sit back and prepare to pity these homeowners.
 









 
Are you excited for snow season yet?
 
Zoe Eisenberg is RISMedia’s senior content editor. Email her your story ideas at zoe@rismedia.com.

This was originally published on RISMedia’s blog, Housecall. Visit the blog daily for housing and real estate tips and trends.

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