How to Use Christmas Lights Safely
Consider buying LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs.. Make sure to buy decorations marked for outdoor use.. Use or purchase GFCI outlets.
Steps
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Consider buying LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs.
Consider buying LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs.
2
Make sure to buy decorations marked for outdoor use.
Make sure to buy decorations marked for outdoor use.
3
Use or purchase GFCI outlets.
Use or purchase GFCI outlets.
4
Use different outlets to plug in multiple lights.
Use different outlets to plug in multiple lights.
5
Use plugs that utilize different circuits.
Use plugs that utilize different circuits.
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Obtain a fresh living tree or fire-resistant artificial tree.
Obtain a fresh living tree or fire-resistant artificial tree.
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Inspect your lights.
Inspect your lights.
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Test your lights.
Test your lights.
9
Don't overdecorate.
Don't overdecorate.
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Use a wooden or fiberglass ladder.
Use a wooden or fiberglass ladder.
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Do not pinch wires in doorways or windows.
Do not pinch wires in doorways or windows.
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Use specialized hooks when hanging lights on your gutter or windows.
Use specialized hooks when hanging lights on your gutter or windows.
13
Unplug the lights when installing them.
Unplug the lights when installing them.
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Use an automatic timer or shut off your lights when you sleep.
Use an automatic timer or shut off your lights when you sleep.
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