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Winter Home Prep Checklist for Blaine Homeowners

Seasonal post (publish September). Walk through 12 actionable winter prep items in priority order: (1) furnace tune-up by qualified HVAC tech, (2) chimney sweep if wood-burning, (3) clean gutters before leaves freeze in them, (4) verify downspout extensions are 6+ feet from found

Seasonal post (publish September). Walk through 12 actionable winter prep items in priority order: (1) furnace tune-up by qualified HVAC tech, (2) chimney sweep if wood-burning, (3) clean gutters before leaves freeze in them, (4) verify downspout extensions are 6+ feet from found

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Seasonal post (publish September). Walk through 12 actionable winter prep items in priority order: (1) furnace tune-up by qualified HVAC tech, (2) chimney sweep if wood-burning, (3) clean gutters before leaves freeze in them, (4) verify downspout extensions are 6+ feet from foundation, (5) check sump pump operation and battery backup status, (6) inspect attic insulation for ice dam vulnerability, (7) seal exterior penetrations against rodent entry, (8) drain and shut off exterior hose bibs, (9) verify storm window seals and weatherstrip, (10) test smoke and CO detectors, (11) stock winter emergency kit, (12) schedule a winter-mode home inspection if buying. Each item gets specific Anoka County context (e.g., sump backup recommended given storm-driven outages). Close with a CTA for a pre-winter inspection.

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