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| Image courtesy of Bing: Sparkling Holiday Lights Leavenworth, WA |
Christmas decorations and lights really get us in the holiday spirit. Before you get too far along, check out these safety tips for hanging Christmas lights:
•Only use lights that conform with safety standards and have been tested by a recognized testing laboratory.
•Check each strand of lights for damaged sockets or wires and loose connections. I best to toss damaged strands and buy new.
•Don't overload extension cords and outlets! Only link 3 standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord.
•If you must have a metallic tree, don't decorate it with electric lights. Electrocution may result.
•Outdoors lights must have exterior use labels.
•Fasten outdoor lights securely. Use insulated staples or rain gutter hooks.
•Plug all outdoor lights into ground fault interrupters circuits to avoid potential shocks and blown fuses.
•Unplug lights when going to sleep or leaving your home.
