Tis the season to start thinking about installing Christmas lights on your property. Christmas lights and arrangements have evolved over the years into something spectacular. Not only can you purchase lights for your house, but you can install fully moving displays. Christmas lights can be purchased at your local big box store or through a professional installation company. Installing Christmas lights by yourself can be a hazard if you do not know what you are doing. Hazards are not only limited to inflicting personal injury by falling off a ladder or roof, but you can also burn your house down.
Important things to remember when installing Christmas Lights.
- Outdoor lights should only be used outdoors. Indoor lights should only be used indoors. It is important to read the box prior to the installation of Christmas lights. The manufacturer has recommendations of how and where to install the lights.
- Do not link too many strands of lights together, this may cause a fire. Follow the manufacturers recommendations for the safe amount of links.
- Inspect and replace any broken or damaged bulbs prior to their installation.
- Inspect the wire strands for any breaks or cracks.
- Do not over load your outlets with too many lights on one outlet.
- Make sure that your lights are hung properly so they do not pose a hazard.
- Do not sit anything on your wires or compress them in any way.
If you are not adventurous enough to tackle hanging your own lights, you can hire a professional. There are companies that install Christmas lights on your property. Professional installation companies can order light strands that perfectly fit your roof lines. Professional installation companies can also store your Christmas lights during the year when they are not used. What every route you choose, Christmas lights will definitely get your home in the holiday spirit.