Decking the halls with lights
By Whitney
By Whitney
Stay out past dark and you’ll notice that some commercial areas have started putting little white lights in their trees and along the eaves of their storefronts. I love that about winter!
Photo credit: Asten on Flickr
We don’t usually decorate my house until after Thanksgiving, but because this year my parents gave us some Halloween lights (just like the holiday strands you are used to, but orange, yellow and white, like candy corn) my kids have insisted that when we take them down, we replace them with Christmas lights right away. Are you ready to dig yours out of storage?
Four safety tips about holiday lights:
- When you unpack your holiday lights, make sure that none are broken. In fact, inspect all of your electric lights and decorations for damage or wear. Cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires and loose connections may pose a fire or shock hazard.
- The new trend in lights is LED. The bloggers at Blissfully Domestic have a recycling tip for those who are in need of new lights this year.
- Do not connect more than three miniature light strings together. Also, be sure to check the rating on your extension cords, and do not plug in more than the recommended wattage.
- Look for the UL Mark on the package of lights before you buy them. If you already have lights, the mark may be found on the tag located next to the plug. The information on that tag will tell you whether your lights are suitable to use outdoors.
May your holiday decorating be safe and bright!
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