Decorating your home for the holidays is one of the most common and fun traditions. It’s a way to get the whole family involved and spend some quality time together. Each year, Christmas and holiday decorations hit the shelves earlier and earlier. While Christmas decorations add a festive and fun touch to your luxury waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, there are a few tips to keep in mind. Holiday lights and electrical decorations can increase the risk of fires and electrical injuries if not used safely. Mission Bay has a few holiday decorating safety tips to keep you and your family safe this holiday season.
A Real Christmas Tree
If you plan on purchasing a live Christmas tree this year, be sure to check for freshness. A fresh tree is less of a fire hazard. Fresh trees are a deep green and the needles are hard to pull from the branches. The trunk of the tree will also be sticky with resin. Once your tree is home and decorated, it’s extremely important to make sure you water your tree on a regular basis. This will help keep the tree from dying and drying out. This also helps lower the fire hazard.
Christmas Tree Decorations
If you have small children or pets at home, you should pay close attention to the placement of your ornaments. If you place ornaments near the bottom of the tree, make sure they aren’t breakable and that they are nontoxic. You should also consider replacing metal hooks with ribbon or string to prevent any potential injuries. Make sure you evenly space out decorations so that both sides are weighted evenly. Too much weight on one side could cause the tree to tip over.
Using the Fireplace
It’s important to have your fireplace and wood stove inspected annually. You should also hire a professional chimney sweep to clean it. You should never throw wrapping paper into a fire because it can ignite quickly and burn more than you might expect. You should also be careful when using “fire salts” that change the color of the flame. They can be extremely dangerous and poisonous if ingested.
Lawn Decorations
If you have any blow-up lawn decorations, it’s important to make sure that they are properly secured to the ground. They can easily blow away and wreak havoc if you’re not careful. You should always turn the fan blower off when it’s windy, when you’re not going to be home for a long period of time, or when you head to bed. You should also make sure these decorations are kept away from any outdoor lighting.
Extension Cord Use
When using an extension cord, make sure to select a cord that is long enough so you don’t need to string several together. Extension cords should not be placed in high traffic areas or under rugs or furniture. You should also make sure that the extension cord is properly rated for its intended use; whether that’s indoor or outdoor.
We hope these tips help keep you safe while you decorate your luxury waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks this holiday season. Mission Bay offers Lake Living at its finest with gorgeous lake view and lakefront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. This year-round development also offers a great clubhouse with heated indoor pool and outdoor pool and hot tub. It’s great for entertaining friends and family this holiday season.
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