Here are several tips to keep you and your family safe during the holidays: (1) choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant; (2) keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn; (3) some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both; (4) replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer's instructions for number of light strands to connect; (5) use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged; and (6) keep decorations away from windows and doors. For more information, read the brochure on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
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