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Keeping Home Safe With These Holiday Lighting Safety Measures

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cook Real Estate Services 202892

Home is a place to relax and enjoy spending time with family, especially this holiday season. Accidents can happen along the way, but it’s completely preventable. Lights, inside and out, are a beautiful part of the holiday season. But with all the electrical devices, you need to take special precautions, as they can also significantly increase the risk of fires and electrical injuries, if not used safely. 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’re 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.

 

After the holidays, promptly take exterior lights down and store away safely. Wrap it in paper or fabric to protect the bulbs or you might want to store in a sturdy container until next year. Follow these simple safety precautions to have a safe, bright and merry holiday season with your family.

 

For all of your real estate needs, whether buying or selling, please contact Cook Real Estate Services at 678-207-1505 or info@TheREMG.com, and one of our trusted professionals will help you every step along the way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments (2)

Graham Holmes - Yucaipa Homes Listing Agent
Reviron Realty - RDCPro e-Pro Listing Broker - Yucaipa, CA
When Experience Matters

Thanks for the timely reminder

Dec 12, 2014 03:31 AM
Jeff Jensen
The Federal Savings Bank/Lending in 50 states - Greenwich, CT

All we use are wreaths to save time and keep cost to a minimum.

Dec 12, 2014 04:49 AM