3 Important Tips for Holiday Decoration Safety

The holiday season is a time of festival and lights. Many homeowners put up fantastic light displays, light their fireplaces, and drag natural trees inside the house. All of these holiday decorations bring a great deal of joy, but in some cases they create hazards that can cause significant damage if they get out of control.

To have a safe festive season, follow these tips to ensure holiday decoration safety.

1. Keep Natural Christmas Trees from Being a Fire Hazard

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that nearly 300 home fires are started every year by Christmas trees, leading to an average of $16 million in property damage every year. In at least 20% of these fires, the tree was too close to a heat source.

·         Start with a healthy, fresh tree if you’re buying a ‘real’ tree this year

·         Keep natural Christmas trees well watered – never let them dry out

·         Keep natural Christmas trees at least 5 feet away from any heat source

2. Put up Safe, Lighted Holiday Decorations

Holiday light decorations present another problem with home safety during the Christmas holiday season. To be sure your holiday light show is safe, follow these steps:

1.    Only buy lights that are tested and rated by the Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)

2.    Turn off lights before going to bed or when leaving the house

3.    Discard damaged or wet lights

4.    Keep lights away from flammable objects like paper decorations and ribbon

3. Install Home Security to Protect your Home

An integrated home security system can watch your home when you can’t, and alert you when smoke, fire, heat and electrical issues arise. Knowing there is a problem early means you can protect your home – your shelter for the holidays – from extensive damage or complete destruction.

At GuardMe Security, we believe that a home security system is an excellent gift for someone you love and care about. Once your home is protected, think about your elderly parents, siblings, and grown children who might enjoy the year-round peace of mind a home security system can deliver.

To discuss your home security needs and understand how a home security system protects your home, call the expert team at GuardMe Security: (800) 235-0644. Or click here to ask a question – we’ll help you understand what you need to do to protect your home during the holidays and all year long.

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