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Carol McDonald
RE/MAX Homeward Bound
(800)632-4762
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Decorating Safely
'Tis the season to be jolly... For many people this means
hosting holiday parties for family and friends, shopping,
wrapping, baking and decorating your home.
As the holidays approach, here are some safety tips from the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to keep your home safe
and festive during the holiday season:
* Select holiday decorations made with flame resistant,
flame-retardant or other non-combustible materials.
* In homes with small children, take special care to avoid
decorations that are sharp, breakable or look like food or
candy.
* Keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of
children and pets to prevent choking.
* When purchasing an artificial tree, look for a "Fire
Resistant" label.
* When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree
is green, fragrant and the needles are hard to pull from the
branches.
* When setting the tree up at home, keep away from heating
vents, fireplaces and candles. Always keep the stand filled with
water. Place the tree away from traffic and not blocking
doorways.
* Fasten outdoor lights securely to protect them from wind
damage.
* Candle lighting ceremonies during Advent, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
are beautiful traditions, but take care to keep matches,
lighters and candles away from children.
* NEVER leave burning candles unattended.
Best wishes for a safe and peaceful holiday season!
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Always plug holiday lights into circuits
protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFICs).
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Turn off holiday lights when you go to bed or
leave the house to prevent overheating and
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