Home is a place to relax and enjoy spending time with family, especially this holiday season. It's easy to get caught up in the festivities, and while you're busy decorating the house, safety may be one of the last things on your mind.
Accidents can happen, but in most cases they are completely preventable. Christmas lights are a beautiful part of the holiday season, but with all the electrical devices, you need to take extra precautions, as they can significantly increase the risk of fires and electrical injuries, if not used properly. Before you plug in and light up for the holidays, be mindful of these quick safety checks.
Remember to inspect light strings and discard any damaged, frayed, or cracked electrical cords and broken sockets that can lead to fire hazards. Check and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting multiple strings. Empty sockets can cause the entire string to overheat, so replace burned-out bulbs promptly.
When possible, try not to use outdoor lights indoors because they may get too hot for interior use. Instead try LED lights, which come in a wide range of styles and colors for the coolest bulbs and greatest energy efficiency. Don’t attach light strings with nails or staples, which can cut through the wire insulation and create a fire hazard. Never connect more than one extension cord together; instead use a single cord that is long enough to reach the outlet without stretching, but not so long that it can get easily tangled. Lastly, test your smoke alarms to make sure they work, and be sure to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home -- especially near sleeping areas.
After the holidays, promptly take exterior lights down and store away safely. Wrap them in paper or fabric to protect the bulbs or you might want to store in a sturdy container-like a plastic bin. Follow these simple safety precautions to have a safe, bright and merry holiday season with your family.
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