Daylight saving time occurs twice a year when we set our clocks forward or back an hour. It also serves as the perfect reminder for a few maintenance projects around your house. Daylight saving begins on Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m. and ends on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 a.m.

After you’ve changed your clocks, perform these other seasonal home-maintenance tasks to keep your home safe and operating efficiently.

Daylight saving home maintenance checklist

• Replace the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
• Check and replace light bulbs.
• Stock up on a supply of replacement light bulbs and batteries.
• Flip/rotate your mattress.
• Locate air leaks in your windows and doors, and seal with foam or caulk.
• If you own a chimney, use this opportunity to have it inspected.
• Drain your water heaters. Energy.gov suggests draining a quart of water from your water tank every three months.
• Reverse your ceiling fan’s direction. Blow air down in the winter and up in the summer.
• Schedule a cooling system check.
• Check your medicine cabinet and throw away anything that has expired.
• Clean your oven/stove.
• Replace furnace and air-conditioning filters.
• Check and clear debris from dryer and heater vents.

What other daylight saving time projects are you planning to complete around the house this year?

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