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Make sure tht you have all the tools to ensure your safety and security:

1. First-aid Kit - Help you deal with any number of possible situations.  (Alcohol wipes, bandages, wound coverings, scissors, a roll of adhesive tape and disifectant.)
2. Fire Extinguisher - Type ABC - best kind to keep on hand
3. Safe - To ensure that objects of value and imprtant documents - your insurance policy, for example - are secure and protected.
4. Rechargeable flashlight - a larger model that features a long-lasting light that you can rechared regularly.
5. Smoke Alarm - Choose a model that has a built-in-light, and is also equipped witha  test button and stop button, in case of a false alarm
6. Carbon monoxide detector - most practical model not only plugs into a wall outlet, but uses a rechargeable emergency battery that will sound the alarm even in the case of a power failure.
7. Emergency power supply - choose a rechargeable model with a turner that receives weather, AM, FM and tv signals; it should feature a 110-volt AC or 12 volt DC current, very useful for recharging cellphones. 

Safety - Best Buys

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Here are a few items that every tool box should contain:

1. Tape Measure - One with a retractable tape measure with both metric and imperial scales. A wide one will remain rigid even when fully extended.
2. Work Light - Fluorescent is best for it’s less energy and remains cool. It should be impact resistant and have a stand and/or a hook that enables youto work hands free. 
3. Scraper - A good scraper should have a long handle and a knob grip to ensure the best possible leverage.
4. Puttin/ Taping Knife - Having three with different widths, between one and four inches to allow you to do a variety of jobs. Metal i more durable.
5. Allen Keys - Get two sets, one metric and one imperial. A Swiss Army knife-type holder is best for organization.
6. Pliers - Get three types, Wire cutting pliers, standard electrician’s pliers, and long-nose pliers. Steel pliers with high quality tempered is good
7. Screwdriver with interchanable bits - Get one with anti-slip grip that is large enough to contain at least six different types of bits. The shaft of the bits should be long enough to allow access to hard-to-reach places
8. Adjustable wrenches - Get three different adjustable wrenches to allow you to handle a wide variety of jobs and different bold sizes
9. Multipurpose compact saw - should be small enough to fit comfortable in your toolbox and be comable of cutting metals, plastics, wood and plasterboard.
10. Combination adjustable square and level - a T-bevel square is very versatile.
11. Caulking gun - best quality will allow everything to run smoother. Most are standard size tubes
12. Mutimeter - one with a digital displa to provide the most accurate readings.
13. Utility knife - Metal type of utility knife with a coulded handle is best.
14. Carpendter’s Hammer - Choose one that is frged from one peice of steel.
15. Drill bit set and accessories kit - get a high-quality kit that comes is a carrying case.
16. Stud sensor - that is equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD) will proived the most accurate readings.
17. Power drill/driver - 18 volt rechargeable, battery-operated. variable speed drill.

Home Work - Best Buys

By Andre Patenaude

Here is some tips as to how to winterize your home;

1) Furnace Inspection

• Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace
• Stock up on Furnace Filters and change them monthly

2) Get The Fireplace Ready

• Cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep our rodents out
• Call a chimney sweep to remove soot and creosote
• Check the mortarbetween bricks and tuck point, if necessary

3) Check The Exterior, Doors & Windows

• Inspect exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes, seal them
• Use weather stripping around doors to prevent cold air from entering the whome and caulk windows

4) Inspect Roof, Cutters and Downspouts

• Add extra insulation to the attic to prevent warm air from creeping through your roof and causing ice dams
• Replace worn roof shingles or tiles

5) Prevent Plumbing Freezes

• Locate your water main in the event you need to shut it off in an emergency
• Drain all garden hoses
• Dair air conditioner pipes and if your AC has a shut-off valve, turn it off

6) Check Foundations

• Rake away all debris and edible vegetation from the foundation
• Seal up entry points to keep small animals from crawling under the house
• Secure crawlspace entrances

7) Prepare an emergency Kit

• Buy indoor candles and matches/lighter for use during a power shortage
• Find the phone numbers for your utility companies and tape them near your phone
• Store extra bottled water and non-perishable food supplies, blankets and first-aid kits in a dry easy-to-access location

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