11.   If necessary, tape the joints of the storms, make sure screens are intact, and check for any other openings, no matter how small.

12.   If there is a rebate, make sure you mention it to the salesperson.

13.   If your child has saved up enough money to buy a car, make sure he or she will have enough money to cover the operating costs.

14.   If there are no windows in your basement, make sure there are at least small vents, preferably one on each wall.

15.   If you have a artificial trees, make sure it is fire retardant, and says so on the label.

16.   Incidentally, make sure your battery is charged or that you have a spare, charged battery.

17.   Keep them watered and make sure they get plenty of sunshine, and your green friends will reward you with fresh flavors all summer long.

18.   Luparello said that the NASD does make sure that every firm it knows has an obligation to file such reports does so every month.

19.   REMEMBER TO CHECK BATTERIES IN ALL SMOKE DETECTORS and make sure a fully charged fire extinguisher is handy at all times.