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Vacuum your refrigerator coils.

You will find the coils on the bottom or back of your refrigerator. The coils conduct the hot air from inside the unit. If they're coated with dust, they do the job less efficiently and cause your fridge to work harder. That means a higher electric bill for you. Use a vacuum cleaner hose or a brush to clean the coils.

If you own a lawn-mower, you are probably storing it inside the garage or shed. You will also be storing with it the gasoline to run the lawn-mower, so you should also have a 5- to 10-pound U.L.–listed extinguisher and mount it in an easy-to-access spot. It should carry an ABC rating, certifying that it’s effective against wood, oil, and electrical fires.