Holiday Light Safety
It’s that time of year again, when the most festive of folks build awesome holiday light displays in and around their homes. Very few things are as unique to the winter holiday season as the custom of decorating your home and yard. While holiday lighting contributes to the brightness of the season, it can also
Ensure that lights being placed outside are labelled for outdoor use. Check all of your lights, especially older ones, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections and toss any damaged sets. Inspect your extension cords as well. Practice good extension cord safety.
Christmas lights (also known as fairy lights, festive lights or string lights) are lights often used for decoration in celebration of Christmas, often on display throughout the Christmas season including Advent and Christmastide
Electrical surges can damage outdoor lighting in the same way as your appliances and electronics inside your home. If you're running a wired system, we recommend that you install a surge protector that's rated for use outdoors and with lighting
