Pro Tips On Hanging Christmas Lights On Your House
If you’re looking to brighten up your Christmas decorations around the home this year, then now is a great time to think about hanging up Christmas lights, if you haven’t already. We want you to stay safe and have fun while doing so, which brings us to today’s article. Here are some tips for safely and expertly decorating your home with Christmas lights this year. Enjoy!
Plan Your Design And Gather Supplies
They say that if you fail to plan then you plan to fail. In this case, they are spot on! Before even purchasing your Christmas lights or dragging your old ones out of storage, start your planning process. Grab a clipboard or a smartphone and walk around the outside of your home and review your available space for hanging lights and decorations. Note which areas you can safely get to with a ladder and which places may be more risky to access. While you are inspecting for safe access, you can also be sketching out how you want your lights and decorations to look in each area. This is also a good time to measure out your available space to see how many lights you will need.
Once those things are done, it’s time to gather your supplies AKA your decorations and your tools you will need in order to get them where they need to go. This can include a sturdy ladder, work gloves, extension cords, timers, and power strips.
Inspect Your Lights and Equipment
Once you have everything measured and your items gathered, you will want to inspect and test your lights and other decorations. Start by plugging your light strings one by one in a trusted outlet in order to see if they are still functioning and that they have all the necessary parts. Inspect your lights for safety issues like broken bulbs, frayed cords, damaged wires, and other things that may pose a danger if left unchecked. Also, ensure that all of your cords and lights are rated for outdoor use!
Follow Ladder Safety Guidelines
This is it, folks! This is the time of year when most accidents happen around the home. Many of those accidents include the use of a ladder, so be careful and follow ladder safety best practices. Here are some things to keep in mind when using a ladder:
Make sure your ladder is tall enough to reach the edge of the roof of your home without falling short or going over too much.
Always place your ladder on a flat, stable surface and avoid putting it on ice or snow if at all possible.
Have someone with you to help hold and stabilize the ladder as you are climbing up and getting down.
Use the three points of contact rule at all times which means you should have two feet and at least one hand on the ladder at all times or both hands and one foot as you are adjusting positions.
Conclusion
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