Are You Ready To FALL BACK ONE HOUR TONIGHT ?

Turn your clocks back one hour this weekend.
Daylight saving time ends November 4th at 2 a.m.

The weekend most Canadians fall back one hour is also the ideal time to tackle seasonal safety projects. 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?

 

 

 

 

 At the same time better you look at following things around your house,
 

• Replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and test both devices to make sure they are in working order.
  
  Tip: Don't toss the batteries; there may still be juice in them. They can be used in children's toys, media players or electronic devices. Squeeze out every drop of power, then recycle them.
• Clean gutters and downspouts to keep debris from accumulating. This is especially important now that the leaves are falling.
• Make an appointment to have your furnace cleaned and inspected by a qualified technician so it is working properly and efficiently all winter.
• Bring out of hiding, all the winter gear you'll need to clear your walk, like shovels, sand and salt.
• Have your chimney cleaned so your fireplace will be ready for use.
• Go through your medicine cabinet for expired medication. Your pharmacist should be able to either take your old medications or provide you with information about where to dispose of them.
• Inventory your home's first aid kit and replace items that are expired, or replenish items like bandages that may be running low.
• Switch your incandescent lights to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Although initially more expensive, CFLs save you money in the long run; they use 75% less electricity and can last up to 10 times longer.