Holiday Safety Tips Part 2: Lights!

Deck the halls safely this holiday season! Holiday lights make our homes feel beautiful, warm and welcoming, inside and out. However, it's important to be cautious when decorating so that we keep our homes and families safe throughout the entire season. Read on for more decorating tips, last time we focused on Christmas trees, this time around,we'll take a lot at decorating safely with lights!

- Make sure whether you're decorating inside or out, you're using lights that have been pre-tested for safety. These types of lights will include a label from a testing facility.

-Before hanging, plugging in, or turning on lights, check the entire strand for broken bulbs or frayed wires or sockets. Make sure to throw away or repair any damages before using.

- Make sure to turn off all outdoor and indoor lights, especially those hanging on Christmas trees before going to bed or leaving the house. These could short out and cause a fire.

-Don't use more than three standard size sets of lights per extension cord. Using more than this could short out the fuse and cause a fire.

-Don't use electric lights on a metallic tree

-Keep lights and other electric decorations away from children, they contain materials that could be hazardous if broken!

What precautions are you taking to keep your home and family safe this holiday season? Let us know by commenting below!