When setting clocks forward an hour this Sunday, March 11 to mark the start of daylight saving time, some Fire Departments recommend to also change the batteries in your home smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
The National Fire Protection Association reports that 71% of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries. The NFPA provides the following guidelines for smoke alarms:
Most Fire Departments also reminds citizens of the following safety precautions: • Install a smoke alarm on every level of the home • Ensure smoke alarms are clean and free of dust • Dial 911 in case of any emergency Check if your Fire Department provides battery-powered smoke alarms free of charge for senior citizens and residents in need. Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Now that you are done, you are ready for spring! Iveth Caruso Providing the most professional, dedicated, informative and loyal service you can find in Real Estate!
It’s official: The programmable thermostat is the VCR of our day. Why? We think they’re too complicated. According to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, nearly 90% of Americans say they’ve rarely (or never) programmed their thermostat because they’re not sure how to do it.
But it’s really not that hard, and it’s definitely worth doing because it can save you up to 15% a year on energy costs. The first step is to pick the thermostat that best suits your scheduling needs so you can “set it and forget it,” see how.
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