1. Visibility armbands especially for kids – free at BCAA. Great for these dark nights. Keep them safe. Available between October 24th to 31st, 2016.

BCAA child-pedestrian-safety

2. Smoke detectors: about blowing or vacuuming them. About replacement benefits. C02 plus battery backup. For problems how to find the breaker switch and how to determine defective unit

Smoke-detectors-problems-and-reminders

3. What to do when absent on vacation. E.g. Shut off water, provide contact info and key, shut off hot water tank

Vacation check list for protecting your home

4. Reduce electric bill: LED lights, lower hot water temp, keep heat constant a bit low,

Power Smart Ideas

5. Water tap winterize: remove hose, add cover to reduce possibility of freezing

6. Sump alarm – for those with sump pumps how to test and what to do if defective.

By Tom