Every winter, as the leaves fall from the trees and people look forward to a time of holidays and family gatherings, many people neglect an important task: raking their roof. It’s true that this is not something you need to do every day or even every week. But it does need to be done during the winter season.

Before you know it, snow will be flying in Minneapolis. Are you ready? At The Lawnsmith, we have our snow removal services ready to go. In this article, we'll provide a few professional tips to help you get prepared for that first snowfall, whether it is just a few inches of fresh snow, or an all-out blizzard! We know your home is important to you, and being able to gaze out into an idyllic snowfall falling gently on your lawn may be a moment full of nostalgia and quiet reflection. However, having a snow removal plan in the works may help you enjoy those moments even more, when you can be free of worry and free of the thought of needing to get dressed to run out and deal with the newly fallen snowfall.