Advice for safe holiday decorating

If you tend to leave your lights on overnight, it's recommended to hook your lights up to a timer so they shut off when the sun comes up.

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For many, it's tradition to put holiday lights up on the weekend after thanksgiving... but if you have yet to get the ladder out, you still have time.

And before you do that, kimt news 3's madelyne watkins has some things to remember when decorating hard to reach places.

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Seasonal decorations ?

*- like lights, trees and wreaths can help put you and your household in the holiday spirit.

But it can put a damper on things if you aren't careful while putting them up.

This is a year when a lot of homeowners have completed some diy projects.

With christmas next month... lights will start appearing outside and that means climbing on a ladder ?

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"* which is one of most dangerous things you can do when it comes to any type of construction.

So make sure the ladder is on level ground and not standing on ice.

It's important outdoor lights and decorations aren't near any overhead power lines.

It's also recommended you're using heavy duty extension cords and only use them outdoors if they're intended for outdoor use.

When you're hanging them up... don't hammer tacks or nails into the cord... use clips to safely attach lights to your house.

And don't forget to turn thank you madelyne.

If you tend to leave your lights on overnight, it's recommended to hook your lights up to a timer so they shut