ESFI Holiday Gift Guide: Protecting Big Ticket Items
Big-ticket electronics, such as televisions, computers and gaming consoles, are at the top of many holiday wish lists. While safety may not be the first thing that comes to mind when shopping the holiday sales, purchasing, installing, and operating these items safely protects not only this expensive equipment, but also the entire home. Safety […]
Buyer’s Guide: Purchasing Tip
Give your loved ones and yourself the gift of safety. If you plan to add to or replace some of your holiday decorations this season, follow this tip sheet to be sure you purchase safe electrical products. Purchasing Tips Always buy electrical equipment that displays a label indicating it has undergone independent testing by a […]
Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Follow these basic safety guidelines to help prevent electrical and fire hazards related to the use of Christmas trees. When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. Cut 1-2 inches from the base of the trunk immediately […]
Prepare with Care: Pre-Holiday Tips
Planning and preparation is essential to reducing your stress during the holiday season. While we can’t help you manage your budgets, guests, and travel arrangements, we can help you plan and arrange for safe holiday decorations. If you haven’t already done so this month, test all smoke alarms. Replace the batteries, or smoke alarm if […]
Indoor Lights and Electrical Decorations Safety Tips
While decorative lights and other electrical decorations add to the splendor of the season, they can increase the risks of fire and electrical injuries if not used safely. Always purchase electrical decorations and lights from reputable retailers. Use lights approved for safe use by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Never connect more than three strands […]
Outdoor Decoration Safety Tips
Take steps to protect your home and family from electrical and fire hazards related to outdoor holiday decorations with these quick tips from ESFI: Make sure all extension cords and electrical decorations used for outdoor decorating are marked for outdoor use. Match power needs (amperage) of electrical products with amperage rating of extension cords. Outdoor […]
Wrapping Up the Holiday Season
The Electrical Safety Foundation International hopes your holiday season is filled with friends, family, and safety.To help keep safety a holiday tradition in your home in the future, ESFI is reminding you of these post-holiday tips: Holiday decorations are meant for temporary use. Leaving your decorations up for extended periods leaves wires unnecessarily exposed to […]
Holiday Gift Guide: For a Loved One with an Older Home
Perhaps one of the most challenging traditions of the holiday season is making a shopping list and checking it twice. To help alleviate gift-giving stress, ESFI suggests that you consider gifting home safety devices to your loved ones this year. These unique gift ideas go beyond the traditional, providing the added gift of safety to […]
Holiday Cooking Safety
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where families gather to cook favorite recipes, share warm meals, and reconnect with each other, especially during the holidays. Unfortunately, it’s also where two of every five reported home fires start. Take steps to protect your home and family from cooking hazards: Never leave cooking equipment […]