Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Lawsuit And Danger Of Holiday Decor

By Louise Jones

With the holiday season rolling in, the first thing that comes to your mind is the holiday lights that you will be installing indoors and outdoors as well. As a tradition, home decoration has always been done for the holidays. The excitement of the planning, the organization, getting everything together, and arranging the holiday decorations all over the house is one of the exciting things to do during the holiday season.

Everyone never fails to smile whenever they see holiday lights. Homeowners are happy installing holiday lights around their property and passers by always stop to appreciate the lighting dcor. When you see holiday lights already installed everywhere, that only means that the holiday season is fast approaching. When installing these, however, make sure that they are display and attached properly.

Do remember to be cautious when installing holiday lights in your home. Read the package insert carefully and follow the instructions on their proper installation properly. Next thing you should do is measure the place where you intend to put them. Though they are not required to be a perfect fit, just make sure that they are neither too long nor too short.

There are some lights that cannot be installed outdoors so make sure you know which lights you are purchasing and for what purpose. One of the reasons for this is because there are certain lights that can withstand rough weather conditions especially rain and snow. Be safe during the holidays so always be careful.

If you are the person who insists on having holiday lights, try opting for the LED version. One of the advantages of LED lights is that the can withstand all kinds of weather and are long lasting and durable as well. Should they be damaged by accidentally falling down, there is little chance that they will not function. LED holiday lights are environmentally friendly as well. When compared to other lights, they are reasonably priced. With all the different shapes, colors, and sizes to choose from, LED lights present something different to look at.

Another new set of holiday lights are icicle lights. They look like lots of tiny stars when surrounded by snow. They come in lots of contrasting colors. When these colors are mixed, the lighting combinations present a kaleidoscope of colors unusually seen with other holiday lights. The icicle ball-shaped lights is another version which will look good on trees and shrubs in your backyard.

Holiday lights form part of the holiday tradition. Make sure that they are installed properly and efficiently. Do not use a staple gun when installing them because the staple wires might damage the internal wiring which might result to an electric shock or worse, it might cause a fire. In addition to this, staple guns are known to destroy the protective outer cover of the wire. If these covering is destroyed, a fire might also break out.

Do not use a staple gun when mounting holiday lights. Use this only for installing lights that are zip tie or twist tie. In either case, remember to always read the safety instructions that will come with the package.

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