Homeowner Resources
Winter Tips for Homeowners
Clean your gutters and check for proper drainage. Poor or improper drainage can cause water damage to your home. Check for loose and leaky gutters and ensure downspouts are positioned to drain away from your home’s foundation.
Also, keep your entire roof the same temperature and seal off every possible air leak that might warm the underside of the roof
Check Your Window Wells
Remove leaves and debris for the window wells. Check to make sure the window well liner is secured to the foundation wall.
Check Seals Around Windows and Doors
Cold weather can cause seals around windows and doors to loosen, harden and crack. Make needed repairs to help reduce winter heating costs and keep water out of your home.
Check Your Homes Heating System
It’s a good idea to have your home’s heating system checked yearly, about one month prior to regular winter usage
Clean Your Dryer Vents
Make sure to remove built-up lint from the dryer vents to reduce the fire risk and improve your household energy efficiency.
Seal Leaky Doors and Windows
Check your windows and doors by opening and closing them. When you close the lock, do you notice a gap between the seals? Add weather-stripping as needed to windows and doors to prevent air leaks.
Homeowner Resource Connections
HVAC
Centerpoint Energy (612) 333-6466, www.centerpointenergy.com, HVAC & appliance repair
Xcel Energy – HomeSmart 1-866-837-9762, www.xcelenergy.com, Appliance services
Landscaping
Gopher State One Call 1 (811) 454-0002, www.gopherstateonecall.org, Call before you plant trees etc.
Pierson Garden and Landscaping (612) 251-9910, www.piersonlandscape.com, Landscaping and yard maintenance
Shadywood Tree Experts (952) 933-0614, www.shadywoodtreeexperts.com, Tree service – tree trimming, removal and treatment of insects
J. Bihl Contracting LLC (612) 247-3094, Lawn & garden service
Plumber and Sewer
Roto-Rooter 1 (800) 438-7686, www.rotorooter.com, Plumbing and drain service
City Master Plumbing Sewer & Drains 651-955-6064, www.citymasterco.com, Plumbing and drain services
Other
AccessAbility Options (763) 571-6789 www.rebrevisions.com
ServPro (651) 376-3063 www.servproeaganapplevalley.com Fire & water – cleanup and restoration
Energy Assistance Program (952) 930-3541
Heatshare (612) 721-1668
MN Public Utilities Commission (651) 296-7126
Sustainable Resource Center (612) 872-3294, Weatherization of low income households
Xcel Energy (800) 895-4999, www.xcelenergy.com
DIAL-A-RIDE (612) 373-3333 www.metrotransit.org/othertransopts/dialaride.asp
Greyhound Bus Lines (800) 231-2222 www.greyhound.com/home
ICA (952) 938-0729 www.icafoodshelf.org, Medical transportation for seniors and disable individuals without a car
Jefferson Bus Lines (612) 359-3400 www.jeffersonlines.com
Metro Mobility (651) 602-1111 www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/paratransit/intro.htm Service for Handicapped & Elderly
Metro Transit (612) 373-3333 www.metrotransit.org
Southwest Metro Transit Information Center (952) 974-3100 www.swtransit.org
Suburban Taxi (763) 545-1234 www.suburbantaxi.com
Chicanos Latinos Unidos En Servicios (612) 746-3500, www.clues.org, All types of social service assistance in Spanish language.
Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota (612) 338-5282 www.cscmn.org, Advocacy and intervention services for Somali immigrants: health insurance, housing, employment, Youth services; English classes.
Crisis Connection (612) 379-6363 or (866) 379-6363, www.crisis.org, Crisis Connection is a nonprofit agency that provides 24-hour crisis counseling by telephone. Our community call center relies on trained volunteers who answer calls 365 days per year.
Early Childhood Family Education (612) 668-3927, ecfe.mpls.k12.mn.us
Eden Prairie Family Center (952) 975-6980 www.edenpr.org/famctr Offers early childhood family education.
Edina Resource Center (952) 848-3936 www.edinaresourcecenter.com The Edina Resource Center is your connection to community information, resources and services. The resource center offers “one-stop” shopping for the right piece of information, service provider or community support.
Emergency Food Shelf Network (763) 450-3860 www.emergencyfoodshelf.org
Father’s Resource Center (612) 783-4938 www.resourcesforfathers.org
Fraser Child and Family Center (612) 861-1688 www.fraser.org Serving children and adults with special needs through comprehensive education, healthcare and housing services. Fraser is a leading provider of autism services at a time when the need is critical.
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery (763) 591-0100 www.crisisnursery.org Support families in crisis 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through our free, voluntary services.
Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (GMDCA) (612) 341-1177 radiochildcare.org/GMDCA/GMDCA.html Will assist in finding child care and apply for financial assistance.
Head start (218) 728-1091 www.mnheadstart.org
ICA (952) 938-0729 www.icafoodshelf.org Emergency food shelf, financial assistance and transportation services.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services (952) 546-0616 www.jfcsmpls.org A social service agency providing family education, parenting, support and counseling for all families.
Lutheran Social Service (651) 642-5990 or (800) 582-5260 www.lssmn.org Financial counseling, adoption, and pregnancy counseling.
MAC (Mothers and Children) Nutritional Program (651) 484-8241 www.ceap.com/family/mac.php Nutritional, balanced monthly food package for qualifying children up to age 6, pregnant women, or breast feeding women not served by WIC.
Fraser Child and Family Center 729-6001 www.fraser.org
Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (612) 728-2000 www.miwrc.org
Minnetonka Life Care Center (952) 938-4496 www.minnetonkalifecare.org Free pregnancy tests, referrals to doctors, educational programs, parenting and baby supplies for low income families.
PICA (Parents in Community Action, Inc.) (612) 374-0701 www.picaheadstart.org Services are provided at no cost to eligible children six weeks to five year and their families.
Prop (Eden Prairie & Chanhassen Families) (952) 937-9120 www.propfood.org/index.html Emergency food shelf, children’s closet, transportation, and financial assistance.
ResourceWest (formerly Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource Center) (952) 988-5350 www.resourcewest.org
South Hennepin Adult Programs in Education (952) 975-6946 www.bloomington.k12.mn.us SHAPE assists adult learners with specific goals of learning to read better, learning math skills, and improving writing abilities.
St David’s Child Development and Family Services (952) 939-0396 www.stdavids.net Early Childhood Education, including services for children with special needs.
West Suburban Teen Clinic (952) 474-3251 www.westsuburbanteenclinic.org
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program (651) 201-4404 or (800) 657-3942 www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/wic Provides nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and referrals to health and other social services.
Articles for Homeowners
Insurance Coverage
In regards to insurance coverage, please remember to provide WHAHLT a copy of your annual insurance binder at your renewal date; meeting the Ground Lease requirements of general liability insurance covering the home and land in the amount of at least $300,000 and...
Experiencing an Increase in Insurance Costs?
If you have experienced escalating insurance costs, feel free to contact Doris Gruis at 952-401-7071 and she will send you a list of providers WHAHLT homeowners have worked with over the years for you to contact.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes from the County
Please keep in mind that when you receive the estimated tax value for your home, you have the right to appeal that value by using the steps that are included in the notice. The real estate taxes that you pay are based on the value of your home times the mill rate for...
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