January in Grain Valley can be a bit of a roller coaster. One day you’re enjoying a mild 40°F afternoon, and the next, a "Blue Norther" wind brings sub-zero wind chills and a dusting of snow. While it’s tempting to stay curled up by the fireplace until spring, January is actually one of the most critical months for home maintenance in Missouri. Because the holidays are officially behind us, this is the perfect time to pivot from "celebration mode" to "preservation mode." Taki