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daylight saving time will begin at 2:00 AM on March 12th in most of the United States. That is, most residents will “fast forward” their local time by an hour. This change means that the sun sets later, but at the cost of him losing an hour of sleep on the first night.
The whole concept of Daylight Saving Time is controversial. Many States Pushed for Permanence Therefore, twice a year time changes are eliminated. But as long as it’s been observed, fixing a clock that doesn’t adjust itself can be more than a tedious tweak. can be adjusted.
Below is a list of items to consider at the same time (or just before) adjusting your clock.
1. Flip or rotate the mattress
Who doesn’t want better sleep? Especially if you’re missing an hour? Surprisingly, many mattresses don’t need to be flipped twice a year, as consumers were told. . rotate maybe enough.
Find out what type of mattress you have. Some innerspring mattresses require inversion, but some top brand mattresses require you to maintain the correct orientation. Many people now own foam mattresses, and many of those companies recommend turning your mattress 180 degrees every three to six months.
2. Wash the pillow
How about a fluffy pillow while we talk about sleep?Needs to be washed almost every time half a year or somake the time change a good reminder.
consumer report note Just throwing down-filled pillows and polyester-filled pillows in the washing machine and then in the dryer is fine, but foam pillows may need to be hand washed.
3. Check the battery
The National Fire Protection Association encourages people to associate the change to daylight saving time with: battery replacement Home smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
It’s wise to always use new batteries for these vital alarms, but you don’t have to throw away the old ones. If the battery still has power, remove the old battery and install it in the remote control. Things like children’s toys that run out of battery do not mean a potential disaster at home.
4. Prepare the grill
If you have an outdoor grill and you probably haven’t used it much over the winter, now is the time to make it shine. please. Then clean the grate. You’ll be cooking outdoors soon enough and you don’t want old grime from past barbecues seasoning your burgers and steaks.
5. Prepare seasonal clothes
Sure, Floridians and people in other warm-weather locations can wear the same wardrobe year-round. , daylight saving time is just ending.
Growing up in Minnesota, I know I shouldn’t be hiding all my winter clothes early this year, but I’m going to go through my winter accessory box and throw away gloves and boots that don’t fit anymore, or put away my skis. is a good time. Boots or ice skates for several seasons. Shorts and swimwear, you’re on deck.
6. Flip the ceiling fan over
This was new to me.if you have With ceiling fan and directional switchdaylight saving time is a good time to reverse it.
In spring and summer, rotate the fan counter-clockwise to push cold air down, creating a “wind chill” effect that cools the room without turning the thermostat down. In the fall and winter, the fan typically rotates clockwise at a low speed, pulling cool air up and pushing warm air down the walls and onto the floor, making the room feel warmer.
7. Replenish warehouse store staples
Full disclosure: I’m a big fan of the warehouse store Costco. We do not run a nursery school in
Items I buy at Costco twice a year include garbage bags, paper napkins, melatonin gum, laundry detergent, and dishwasher detergent, but the distance varies from person to person. Costco sells these products in such high volume that buying them every six months almost gets you through.
8. Clean the fireplace
We love burning wood in the elegant fireplace in our 1931 Tudor home. We clean lightly when we go, but after a solid winter months of near-night fires, it’s time to really dig in for a deep clean.
home depot offers tips How to thoroughly clean not only wood-burning fireplaces, but also gas and electric fireplaces. Your fireplace will look great and be ready for the next winter’s crackling fire slate.