Melody
Oct 24th 2006, 05:18 PM
I received the following useful information from Kanetix (http://www.qksrv.net/click-956580-58606) (Canadian Insurance comparison site):
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Sunday, October 29 at 2 a.m.
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour
The weekend most Canadians fall back one hour is also the ideal time to tackle seasonal safety projects we often put off. A lot of the routine maintenance on your home and car should be done twice a year, so what better time to start checking items off your "To do" list?
Around the house
Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and test to make sure the detectors still work.
Replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors and test to make sure the detectors still work.
Even if the batteries are not dead, changing them will ensure they are working when you need them.
Now that you've turned on the furnace, make sure it's working properly and efficiently. Make an appointment to have your furnace cleaned and inspected by a qualified technician.
Clean gutters and downspouts to keep debris from accumulating. This is especially important now that the leaves are falling.
Have your chimney cleaned so your fireplace will be ready for use.
Bring out of hiding, all the winter gear you'll need to clear your walk, like shovels and sand.In your car
Remove your golf clubs from the trunk and replace with a winter weather car safety kit. You can buy one or make your own. Usually kits include items like a shovel, ice scraper and brush, booster cables, a blanket, extra set of gloves, flares, matches, candles and anything else you might think of that can help if you have car problems.
Change your wipers blades. They should be replaced every six months because wipers that do not work are dangerous - you can't drive if you can't see!
If you change your tires seasonally, now is a good time to put your winter tires on. Store your summer wheels in a cool, dry location, laid down flat and stacked on top of each other no taller than 4 feet high. This offers the most support and should eliminate any fitting problems the following spring.
If you don't change your tires seasonally, check your tire pressure and treads. After all those summer road trips, you want to make sure your tires are ready for the winter roads. If your tire pressure is off you'll notice irregular and uneven wear on your treads, reduced vehicle handling or decreased gas mileage.
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Sunday, October 29 at 2 a.m.
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour
The weekend most Canadians fall back one hour is also the ideal time to tackle seasonal safety projects we often put off. A lot of the routine maintenance on your home and car should be done twice a year, so what better time to start checking items off your "To do" list?
Around the house
Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and test to make sure the detectors still work.
Replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors and test to make sure the detectors still work.
Even if the batteries are not dead, changing them will ensure they are working when you need them.
Now that you've turned on the furnace, make sure it's working properly and efficiently. Make an appointment to have your furnace cleaned and inspected by a qualified technician.
Clean gutters and downspouts to keep debris from accumulating. This is especially important now that the leaves are falling.
Have your chimney cleaned so your fireplace will be ready for use.
Bring out of hiding, all the winter gear you'll need to clear your walk, like shovels and sand.In your car
Remove your golf clubs from the trunk and replace with a winter weather car safety kit. You can buy one or make your own. Usually kits include items like a shovel, ice scraper and brush, booster cables, a blanket, extra set of gloves, flares, matches, candles and anything else you might think of that can help if you have car problems.
Change your wipers blades. They should be replaced every six months because wipers that do not work are dangerous - you can't drive if you can't see!
If you change your tires seasonally, now is a good time to put your winter tires on. Store your summer wheels in a cool, dry location, laid down flat and stacked on top of each other no taller than 4 feet high. This offers the most support and should eliminate any fitting problems the following spring.
If you don't change your tires seasonally, check your tire pressure and treads. After all those summer road trips, you want to make sure your tires are ready for the winter roads. If your tire pressure is off you'll notice irregular and uneven wear on your treads, reduced vehicle handling or decreased gas mileage.