March is the month we welcome Spring and Daylight Savings Time. Now that you've set your clocks forward it's time to consider the following home maintenance checklist.
1. Carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms need fresh batteries from time to time. This is a good time to change the batteries. These devices working properly can mean the difference between life and death for you and your family.
2. Check your fire extinguishers. They must be properly pressurized. You can do this by looking at the gauge and making certain the needle is in the green section. If you get any other reading it's time to replace the extinguisher. It may be less expensive to get the extinguisher serviced. Find a dealer near you.
3. This is a great time of year for interior painting. Pick out a room that needs updating and get to work. With your imagination and a good quality paint you can transform that tired room into whatever strikes your fancy.
4. It is also a good idea to check out the gutters. They are probably full of winter-time debris. We are heading into the time of year for those gushing Spring rains so you want things flowing well.
5. Check out your garden. Protect the tender young perennials that may be peeking out of the ground in your flower beds. The nice weather may get you inspired to do some additional yard clean-up. Just keep in mind that the City of Omaha will not begin collecting yard waste until the week of April 6, 2009.
6. Don't forget to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. My Mom used to tint all our food green when I was a kid. She was incredibly creative and came up with fantastically fun food. For the adults why not put a drop of green into a glass of beer. Cheers!
Finally, just enjoy March. The days are longer and the smell of earth fills the air. It's a terrific month.
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