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10/05/2010
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Energy efficient light bulbs
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Replace regular incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent or halogen bulbs. They last much longer than incandescent bulbs and use substantially less energy to operate.
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10/06/2010
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Kitchen fires
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Cooking-related fires cause most home fires in Canada. Don't leave cooking food unattended. Even if you're leaving the stove for 'just a few minutes', play it safe. Turn off your stove before you walk away.
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10/07/2010
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Attic insulation
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For the chilly fall and winter months, you can reduce the amount of energy needed to heat your home. See that your attic access hatch is insulated and weather-stripped.
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10/08/2010
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Furnace maintenance
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Check your furnace filter once a month and change or clean it when it is dirty or according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
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10/09/2010
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Fire Extinguishers
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Keep a fire extinguisher near the kitchen.
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10/10/2010
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Home inspections
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For the chilly fall and winter months, you can reduce the amount of energy needed to heat your home. Inspect your home for the condition and amount of insulation.
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10/11/2010
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Programmable thermostats
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For the chilly fall and winter months, you can reduce the amount of energy needed to heat your home. Install and use a programmable thermostat.
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10/12/2010
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Cooking fires
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Never pour water onto a cooking oil fire! This will cause the fire to flare and spread. Turn off the stove and put a lid on the pot to smother the flame.
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10/13/2010
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Water heater maintenance
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Regular maintenance of your hot water heater is necessary. Partial draining, done periodically, will help remove sediment.
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10/14/2010
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Garage insulation
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Substantial savings will be realized if your heated garage is insulated and weather-stripped. Also, consider keeping the garage heater at a very low temperature setting.
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