{"id":3485,"date":"2018-12-06T16:41:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T16:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/?p=3485"},"modified":"2018-12-06T17:08:49","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T17:08:49","slug":"hcps-winter-home-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/?p=3485","title":{"rendered":"HCP&#8217;s Winter Home Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"the_content\"><p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>December 21st marks the first official day of Winter. Hard to believe it technically hasn&#8217;t even started yet. On the plus side, soon the days will get incrementally longer. Yay!<\/p>\n<p>While you may be tempted to hibernate during the winter months, it is actually an important time of the year for home maintenance. Our Winter Home Guide is here to assist you. <!--more--> Check it out below! We encourage you to be aware and address any items promptly and properly versus putting it off until Spring.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Winter Watch<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Winter-Home-Maintenance.jpg&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/dale-grubers-winter-home-maintenance-tips\/&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A guide on things to watch for in your home during these winter months. We break down what items are natural and nothing to be concerned about and what items should be checked out by a professional. <a href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/dale-grubers-winter-home-maintenance-tips\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/dale-grubers-winter-home-maintenance-tips\/\">LEARN MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How to Prevent Frozen Pipes<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-Prevent-Frozen-Pipes.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/prevent-frozen-pipes\/&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It is important during the winter to be mindful of warning signs and address any small plumbing issues immediately. Frozen pipes can burst and then you have an even bigger issue. <a href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/prevent-frozen-pipes\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/prevent-frozen-pipes\/\">LEARN MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Winter Window Care<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Winter-Window-Care.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/winter-window-care\/&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We address common questions and concerns regarding winter window maintenance. <a href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/winter-window-care\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/winter-window-care\/\">LEARN MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Winter Home Checklist<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Winter-Home-Maintenance.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Winter-Maintenance-Tips-Checklist.pdf&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our winter home checklist is free and printable. 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Winter is actually an ideal time to complete various home improvement and remodeling projects. <a href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/winter-remodeling-projects\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/winter-remodeling-projects\/\">LEARN MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to email (<a href=\"mailto:info@homecheckplus.com\" data-cke-saved-href=\"mailto:info@homecheckplus.com\">info@homechekplus.com<\/a>) or call (320-529-4800) Home Check Plus with any questions!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 21st marks the first official day of Winter&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3486,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"section\"][et_pb_row admin_label=\"row\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<\/p><p>December 21st marks the first official day of Winter. 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