Its that time of year when you can expect the rain and wind to cause at least a few mishaps. But don’t wait for a clogged drain or power failure to figure out your house’s inner workings. Make a rough sketch of the floor plans and indicate the shutoff valve, fuse, or power source for everything in your home that uses water, gas, or electricity. Apply color-coded stickers for each utility. Keep this map handy and be sure to leave a copy for any house-sitter. This might end up saving you a lot of time and money down the road.
A big thank you to Martha Stewart Online for this great tip!
