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?
Let us know in a comment!
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March 7th, 2016 at 10:00 am