One thing that every home should have is an emergency kit.  You never know when you might need it, especially in the winter during snow/ice storms.  Start with finding a waterproof tote to store all your supplies.  As you collect the items, place them in the tote.  Make sure to check your supplies twice a year to make sure those with expiry dates have not expired.  Here are just some of the items that you should have in your emergency kit:

• Battery powered or hand crank radio
• flashlight or lantern
• batteries
• first aid supplies
• phone charger
• candles and matches
• non-perishable food
• bottled water
• pet supplies (if needed)
• toiletries
• blankets