Christmas Decorating
With the dawn of the holiday season upon us, it is time to get a plan in place foradding festive touches to the exterior of your home. But, before you stock upon the right lights and the perfect decorations and adornments, Christmas Decorwant you to be aware of some of the dangers that holiday decorating can bring.
According to theConsumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), during the 60 days surrounding thewinter holiday season, an estimated 11,000 people are treated in hospitalemergency rooms due to decorating-related injuries including falls, cuts,electrical shocks and burns.
If you are doing it yourself you should follow these home-decorating tips for a safe and festive holiday season:
- Use Certified Products: Only use lights that have been tested for safety by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory, such as UL or ETL/ITSNA.
- Check for Defects: If you are using lights that have been strung in the past, be sure to check them for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.
- Beware of Metallic Trees: Electric lights should never be used on metallic trees, because the tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights.
- Flick the Off Switch: Before you go to bed or leave the house, be sure to turn off all holiday lights inside and outside of your home.
Many of theinjuries related to holiday decorating can be avoided by taking precautions andusing properly certified products. Of course, ifanyone is still hesitant about decorating their homes themselves, the safestbet is to enlist a holiday lighting professional like Future Services. We offer a variety of packages, with safe, energy efficient L.E.D. displays. Call us today for a free estimate.