Keep the holiday's safe and fun by following these precautions when decorating:

1. Do not use Indoor lights outdoors as lack weather proof connections.
2. Do not use outdoor light indoors as they can cause burns or fire.
3. Use only CSA certified light sets.
4. Inspect and replace any light sets and extension cords that are frayed, have exposed wires, loose connections, or broken light sockets.
5. Use more than one outlet if the wattage of your lights is more than the outlet can handle.
6. Turn off all holiday lights before you go to bed or leave your home.
7. Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) for all outdoor lights and decorations.
8. Use automatic timers to ensure that lights are not left on.