Clocks Back, Bills Down: Daylight Saving Time Checklist Moves That Pay You Back

The extra hour is nice, with the daylight saving time checklist. Use five minutes of it to make your place safer and cheaper. Fall Home Maintenance that is as Easy as Set It And Save

1) Test smoke and CO alarms

Hit the test button on each level. If your smoke alarm is a 10-year sealed model, do not replace the battery yearly, but replace the whole unit at 10 years. If it’s a traditional unit, swap the battery now. Add at least one CO detector near sleeping areas. coppelltx.gov+1
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2) Put porch lights on a timer

Shorter evenings mean lights run longer. A smart plug or timer curfews them at 10 pm and trims wasted hours.
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3) Check outdoor GFCIs

Press test and reset on all exterior outlets before holiday cords show up. Replace cracked or missing in-use covers.
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4) Swap or wash the furnace filter

Dirty filters choke airflow and spike bills. ENERGY STAR says check monthly and change at least every 3 months. Label the frame with today’s date. development.ohio.gov
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5) Walk the weatherstrip

Close a sheet of paper in exterior doors. If it slides easily, replace the strip. Cheap fix, fast payoff.
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6) Sump pump and downspout check

Lift the sump float to confirm the pump cycles. Make sure downspouts extend 4-6 feet from the foundation. Your basement will thank you at the next rain.
Backlink: Drainage tune-up → pigybak.com/drainage

7) Generator common sense

If storms knock power out, run portable generators outside and at least 20 feet from windows and doors. Never in garages. Use outdoor-rated cords. CDC
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Contractor corner: DST is a layup

• Offer a Good/Better/Best DST package for 4, 6, or 8 homes on one street.

• Lead with safety proof: one photo, one checklist, one time window.

• Ask for neighbor referrals on the spot. Route density is the discount.

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