Hello All,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with food, family and friends. In my family, it's tradition to put up the lights the day after thanksgiving. Thankfully no-one fell off the ladder this year. So in light of being safe, here's a few Safety Tips for the holidays. I'll have a few more Holiday "Tips" throughout the month. Enjoy and be safe!
During the holiday hustle and bustle, people often overlook simple safety precautions. No matter where you're decorating or what you're buying, it is important to remember some important safety tips. CSA International, a global certification and testing organization, recommends that you follow these smart shopping tips, as well as indoor and outdoor decorating safety guidelines, to help ensure everyone has a safe holiday season:
Indoors
● Inspect lights each year and discard those that are frayed or broken.
● Never tack or staple lights or extension cords to any surface.
● Never run electrical cords through doorways or under carpets and rugs.
Outdoors
● Before working with outdoor wiring, turn off the electricity and unplug connection.
● Ensure that lights are certified for outdoor use.
● When hanging lights outdoors, keep electrical connectors above ground, out of water and away from metal gutters.
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