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Almost... Time to Fall Back

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Select R.E.

 

 

Yep, Daylight Saving Time is ending and on Saturday night when you head to bed, or on Sunday morning when you get up, you will need to turn your clocks back one hour.  And don't forget to change the clocks in your vehicles too.

This is also a great time to change the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors and your smoke detectors.

Beyond that, here are some ideas to help you prepare your home for upcoming winter months:

  • Get your mind in the gutters. Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts.
  • Button up your overcoat. Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors with weather-stripping and caulk.
  • Get on top of roof problems. Inspect your roof for damaged or curled shingles, corroded flashing, or leaky vents.
  • Walks the walks (and drives). Take steps to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and steps.
  • Chill out. Drain and winterize outdoor faucets and irrigation systems.
  • Freshen your filter. Clean or replace dirty furnace filters.
  • Give your furnace a physical. Have a professional inspect your heating system.
  • Gather round the hearth. Check fireplaces for soot or creosote build-up. Better yet, schedule a visit from a reputable chimney sweep.
  • Keep the humidifier humming. Clean the plates or pads to ensure efficient operation.
  • Head-off gas problems. If you have a gas-fired room heater, have it inspected by a pro. Also, perform any routine maintenance recommended by the maker.
  • Keep the wood fires burning brightly. Wood stoves are making a comeback. To avoid a deadly situation, be sure to inspect yours before firing it up.
  • Keep your family safe at home. A home safety check should be an annual ritual in every household. Test smoke and CO monitors, inspect (or install) fire extinguishers, review fire escape plans, and rid your home of old newspapers and other fire hazards.

 

 

 

Comments (3)

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I hate the thought of less light in the evening...I would be in favorof leaving it alone right here.

Oct 28, 2015 05:50 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Geri - Thanks for the reminder about time to fall back on November 1st.

Oct 28, 2015 09:35 AM
geri wehry
RE/MAX Select R.E. - Covington, WA
your agent for life

John - you are welcome.  Crazy that it is that time already!  And William, I really like that we spring ahead.  We see dawn breaking at about 4:30 AM at our longest point so if we didn't spring ahead it would be getting light out at 3:30 AM.   However, I do hate how early it will be dark out now.  I was just reading on the news site that sunset will begin with a 4 starting on Sunday.  Here comes winter ...   ready or not.   Thanks for stopping by gentlemen.

Oct 29, 2015 01:02 AM