![]() ![]() You’ll use far less electricity and get a much longer bulb life. You can still maintain the traditional look of larger C7 and C9 bulbs, but with LED as the light source. If you have an attic full of traditional incandescent C7, C9 or miniature light strings, consider upgrading to LED bulbs. LED bulbs can produce light that closely matches traditional incandescent holiday lights. Today, LED string lights in all bulb sizes, icicle lights and net lights can be found in all home improvement stores and online. The Lights: A Growing Selection of LED Options Make sure the light strings are UL listed for outdoor use.Never connect together more than the recommended number of light strings.If they need to cross sidewalks or paths make sure they are either covered with a dedicated cord protector (preferred) or taped to the sidewalk with strong, waterproof tape. Organize and secure extension cords so they are out of the way.Only use extension cords marked "For Outdoor Use.".Only use extension cords with three-pronged plugs.Unless these portable GFCI units are covered for outdoor use, they must be installed in a garage or otherwise out of the weather. If you don’t have one, you can purchase a portable one (about $20) from your home improvement store. Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet as your power source.Do not install lights on trees that come in contact with power lines.Use plastic gutter clips that secure the light strings safely over the front edge of the gutter.When installing lights along gutters, work from the ladder, not from on the roof.If you must use a metal ladder, keep well away from overhead power lines.Secure it, if necessary, with insulated holders. ![]() Safety Tips For Installing Outdoor Christmas Lights If you feel ambitious, you might also like browsing a collection of outdoor Christmas lighting photos at the end of this post to spur your creative juices. Whether you regard this ritual as a chore or a challenge to create an show stopping display, the lighting industry now gives you a multitude of new lighting options and control systems to tempt your imagination.īefore you grab the ladder and drag the boxes of Christmas lights from the attic or stock up on new string lights, icicle lights and net lights, take some time to consider set-up and installation safety. The winning street is….It's that time of year for hanging lights around the house to celebrate the season. This year the street will be determined by the house with the most windows decorated for the Winter Window Walk! It is a great opportunity to say hello to neighbours and enjoy the lights and a nice walk on Christmas Eve What street will the Reindeer Runway be on? Then, enjoy a walk around the neighbourhood with your family to see the street lit up for when Santa arrives. Then place the bag on the edge of the curb/boulevard. A table will be set up – simply drop off your items in the donation box and pick up your candle/bag! If you prefer, you can make a financial donation to the Food Bank on their website DateĪfter dinner on Christmas Eve around 7pm, come out to Chestnut St, fill your bag(s) with snow about half-way, light your candle and place it in the snow in the bag. Please bring a suggested donation of 1 non-perishable food item per candle (max of 4 candles per family). The Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association is organizing an event to light up one of our streets with over 300 candles to create a runway for Santa’s reindeer and sleigh on Christmas Eve, and we are hoping to collect donations for the Waterloo Region Food Bank in the process.Ĭome and pick up a candle and bag during one of the following pickup times. ![]()
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