12 Essential Safety Tips for Hanging Christmas Lights This Season
Christmas light safety comes down to twelve essential practices: inspect every strand before hanging, use outdoor-rated products where they belong, avoid overloading circuits, secure connections away from water, and always turn off displays when you’re asleep or away. These steps prevent the majority of holiday decorating accidents, from electrical fires to falls.
The magic of a brilliantly lit home shouldn’t come with worry. Each year, fire departments respond to hundreds of home fires caused by Christmas decorations, and emergency rooms treat thousands of …