Helpful Holiday Tips for Home this Holiday Season

Helpful Holiday Tips for the Home

Want to have a super holiday season? Learn how to prevent these common missteps so you can enjoy the holiday season stress free with your loved ones!

•  Lights: Too many plugs, wires and lights in one space can cause a holiday fire or blow a fuse. 

Here’s the tip: At most, connect only three strands of incandescent string lights. Consider purchasing LED decorative lights - they are safer and will last longer.

• Electricity Usage: With all of the decorations, the electric bill can skyrocket. 

Here is the tip: Turn off or unplug decorations before heading to bed or leaving the house. Consider syncing up all the decorations to a timer - you’ll put the lights on autopilot and spend less on energy this season.

• Chimney: Creosote, a byproduct of wood burning, can release toxins and increase the risk of an uncontrolled fire in your home.

Here is the tip : Schedule a yearly inspection to check for levels of creosote, and arrange a cleaning.

• Kitchen: Not only can overcooking ruin your dinner menu, but it can also lead to a small fire or a ringing smoke detector.

Here is the tip: Assign at least one person to keep an eye on the food in the kitchen - take shifts if necessary. Double check that the stove, oven and pressure cooker are powered off when cooking is finished before leaving the kitchen.