Friday, December 9, 2011

Holiday safety tips for your home.

The holiday season is a great time to draw attention to your home. Decorating your home with Christmas lights, burning candles and inviting guest into your home makes the season magical. Its so easy to get lost in the holiday spirit we sometimes forget to be safe. To keep your family safe this holiday try these 10 tips..


1. Don't forget to make sure electrical connectors are off the ground and away from metal rain gutters when your hanging your lights. Use plastic clips to avoid using metal nails or insulated tape will do the trick.

2. Connecting more than one extension cord can be a hazard, use a single cord that is able to reach the outlet without stretching, that can't get easily tangled.

3.A fresh cut tree is more resistant from ignition let that be your first option.  When purchasing an artificial tree look for those labeled (flame resistant)

4. Make sure all smoke detectors are working and test them monthly.

5. It's a great idea to install a Carbon Monoxide monitor in your home.

6. If your gas fireplace has not been inspected by a qualified service provider, the glass panel is broken or cracked do not use it.

7. Cut off all lights before going to bed or leaving the house.

8. A good way to prevent CO hazards in your home is to always have a qualified heating contractor perform a yearly maintenance check of your furnace and venting system, and clean or replace your furnace filter frequently during the cold months.

9. When entertaining guest provide plenty of large, deep ashtrays, and check them frequently. Cigarette butts can smolder in the trash and cause a fire, so completely douse cigarette butts with water before discarding.

10. Use your homes burglar alarm system when your not home. If your planning to leave for the holidays never discuss plans with strangers and get a trusted neighbor to keep a eye on your home.

Have a fun, happy and safe holiday!

Morrishia Dooley
Belpointe Real Estate Company
678-886-8353
dooleymorr26@yahoo.com
www.belpointerealestate.com