It’s time to fall back! 

On the first Sunday in November, Daylight Saving Time ends and the clocks "fall back" one hour. This happens at 2 a.m., so you should turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday evening.

Here are some things to do around the house when falling back:

• Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors.  Hardwired detectors have batteries that need to be replaced. Keep your family safe.
• Replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors.
• Check the batteries in your thermostat.  This is the last thing you want to fail you on a cold night…..trust me I know!
• Check the batteries in your flashlights, and make sure they are stored in a convenient place. You want to be able to find them if the lights go out.
• Change the filters in your furnace, this helps in efficiency as well as filtering out dust.
• Have a professional come in and inspect your heating and cooling system.  Preventative maintenance can go a long way.
• Change to energy efficient bulbs. If you haven’t done this already, it’s time.  They cost a little more money, but they last much longer and use less energy!
• Check your fire extinguisher – make sure it ready should you need to use it
• Clean your fireplace and inspect your chimney.  Make sure it is ready and safe for the season.
• Chances of a snow/ice storm like we had in January happening again is pretty slim, but I think we can all agree that buying sand or salt when you don’t need it is a good idea. Better to have it and not need it, than run all over town chasing something elusive.
• Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!