Fire safety
Decorating the interior and exterior of a home is a beloved holiday season tradition in millions of households . Such decor makes it easy to dive into the festive nature of the season .
Many people could not imagine a holiday season without decorating their homes , and it ’ s vital that celebrants do so safely . Fire safety is especially important during a time of year when string lights and potentially dried out trees feature so prominently . These fire safety tips can ensure this holiday season is safe .
• Buy the safest lights . It might be tempting to buy the most inexpensive lights , especially given all the extra costs already associated with the holiday season . However , safety should be the utmost priority when buying new lights . Testing laboratories such as CSA , Intertek and UL certify products to ensure they ’ re safe for use . Products that aren ’ t certified should be avoided .
• Use lights and cords where they ’ re intended to be used .
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