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- Check the batteries in your
smoke alarms.
A lot of people do this chore on New Year's Day. - Take your fire extinguishers for
a checkup.
Use a certified inspector who will make sure they are properly charged. - Fix the faucets.
Leakages translate to an unnecessary expense. - Got filters in your heating system?
Clean them. - A tisket, a gasket.
Check to make sure the gaskets in your fridge and freezer are nice and snug. And while you're at it, vacuum the coils on the back of the refrigerator.
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