How to Avoid Injuries While Hanging Christmas Lighting
For many eager Christmas enthusiasts, the countdown to the holiday season has officially begun. If you're starting to think about preparing your home and property for Christmas, don't forget that safety should be a number one priority.
While hanging outdoor Christmas lights around your home and property should bring holiday cheer to your household, injuries can occur if caution is not used. To help ensure you keep safety top of mind while preparing your home for the holiday season, our experienced lighting professionals have put together this list of helpful tips.
Don't Decorate By Yourself
Hanging outdoor Christmas lights can require a lot of coordination. If you're doing this task alone you'll likely be climbing up and down the ladder, lifting bundles of lights and decorations in one hand and tools in the other. If you're doing this on a cold, snowy day the task becomes even more challenging. That's why it's best to decorate with other people around. Make it a fun family activity and have your partner or your children assist you where needed.
Have the Right Tools and Equipment
Before you get begin hanging your Christmas lights, you'll want to make sure you have the right tools and equipment to get the job done right. Additionally, you'll also want to make sure all your tools and equipment all in good working condition. One important piece of equipment to always inspect before using is your ladder. Make sure you know your ladder's recommended weight limit, and ensure the rungs are sturdy, dry and fully intact.
Keep Pets Indoors
This is something that a lot of homeowners forget about. When the whole family is outside hanging Christmas lights and decorating the property, it might seem like the perfect time to have your four-legged friend outside and enjoying the fresh air. Unfortunately, this can sometimes become a safety hazard when working at heights with a ladder. To avoid an unexpected fall, it is best to keep your pet inside while ladders are being used. If you have a fenced-in backyard and a ladder is not being used in that area, you can always let your pet outside in this space.
Hire a Professional Lighting Installation Company
To completely avoid injuries while hanging your Christmas lights this season, hire a professional lighting installation company like Christmas Decor. While many homeowners have the tools and equipment that might get the job done, a professional lighting installation company has everything needed for a quick, easy and flawless installation. On top of that, a professional company has years of experience creating and installing jaw-dropping Christmas lighting displays the first time around. No trial and error, no sloppy sight lines, just a perfectly illuminated lighting system that will look like it came out of a home magazine.
Contact Christmas Decor Oakville
Whether you need help designing your very first outdoor Christmas lighting system, or you have a tried and true design you need installed in a quick, professional manner, our experienced team at Christmas Decor can help. Contact us today to get started or find inspiration for your next Christmas lighting design by browsing through our online gallery,
