Do you believe it? It is already time to think about Daylight Savings Time again. Didn't we just "Spring Ahead?" We "Fall Behind" this year on November 7th. For us, Hoosiers, we are still trying to get used to this clock changing event. We are creatures of habit and this habit has been a hard one for most of us to handle. It's almost that time of year to be eating dinner when it's dark and to go to bed when it feels like Midnight and it's only 9:00.

 

Twice a year, when Daylight Saving Time begins or ends, make it a habit to not only change your clocks, but do a few other semi-annual tasks that will improve the safety in your home.

  • Check and replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Replace any smoke alarms older than ten years. Replace any CO alarms older than five years.
  • Prepare a disaster supply kit for your house (water, food, flashlights, batteries, blankets). Once you've created your home disaster kit, use the semi-annual time change to check its contents (including testing/replacing flashlight batteries). 
  • Most of us dread it, but a cold winter is upon us. Make a "winter car-emergency kit" now and put it in your vehicle. Not sure what to include? Do an internet search for "car emergency kit" for valuable ideas. 
  • Check your home and any storage areas on your property for any hazardous materials. Discard, in the proper ways, any materials which are outdated, no longer used, or in poor condition. If the items are in proper condition, you must move any that are within reach of kids or pets. 
  • Check and discard expired medications. Those dates really DO have meaning! They can pose serious problems, no matter who you are, but particularly the elderly population.

 

The Evelo Team at Keller Williams Realty is here to help you with all of your home safety tips! We are also here for any of you home buying/selling needs. Please call us at 317-863-4663 or by e-mail at Team@EveloTeam.com.