Test GFCI outlets often with the test buttons provided; this can save your life in an emergency situation!

Remember, water and electricity don't mix.  Install GFCI protection at all electrical sources close to a water source.

Examine your furnace filters monthly and change them if they are dirty to keep air cleaner and your furnace running more efficiently.

Gas fired appliances are a major source of carbon monoxide contamination in the home, and this can make you very ill or even kill you.

Most carbon monoxide fatalities occur while sleeping. Install good quality carbon monoxide detectors. Install them in all bedrooms and in rooms with gas log fireplaces.

A dirty furnace is more likely to fail; this can be costly and possibly even dangerous.

Have gas furnaces cleaned and inspected annually by a professional. The cost is generally recovered by a properly functioning and more efficient furnace.

Garbage systems are not recommended for use with septic systems.

Have septic tanks cleaned and pumped every three to five years; the cost is pennies per day and will help your system for many years.