Very few things are as unique to the winter holiday season as the custom of decorating your home and yard. Findings from a new ESFI consumer survey indicate that more than eighty percent of Americans will decorate their homes this year as part of their winter holiday celebrations.
Almost two-thirds of respondents will use electric lights in their indoor decorating scheme, while more than half plan to use lighted decorations outside their homes. More than 70 percent of those who plan to decorate their homes for the holiday will use at least one extension cord.
While holiday lighting and electrical decorations contribute to the splendor of the season, they can significantly increase the risk fires and electrical injuries if not used safely.
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