Top 10 Christmas Lights Safety Tips

Winter holidays are a time of fun and frolic. American households wait for the entire year for the holiday season so that they can decorate their homes and have guests over. In all the merrymaking, a very important issue is almost always overlooked – that of safety. What with electrical wires all over the place and dry Christmas trees near sources of fire, it is essential to observe caution. There are some Christmas Lights safety tips that we would like our customers to follow.

There are some safety measures that need to be observed if you want your winter holiday to be without any mishaps. All American Turf Beauty offers ten tips that will keep you safe this holiday.

• Using a Ladder: Always face the ladder when climbing it. Always keep two feet and one hand on the ladder when on it. Stand in the center of the step to maintain equilibrium. Before climbing a ladder, make sure it’s on level ground.

• Choosing a Christmas Tree: An artificial Christmas tree which is fire resistant is a better bet during Christmas time than the real thing. If you do decide to get an actual Christmas tree, keep it watered. If it is not watered daily, it will dry up and will be more prone to catching on fire.

• Using Extension Cords: Extension cords are another tricky thing to use. Only connect three sets of lights to an extension cord. Any more than that and you may overload the circuit. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, ensure that there is no snow or puddle of water near it.

• Preventing Fire: If you want to save your house from catching on fire, be careful not to overload plug points. Observe fire safety rules. Use different extension cords for every three light strands. Keep candles, if you use them at all, away from upholstery and the Christmas tree.

• Installing Decorations: Keep decorations away from sources of fire. Use proper clips to put up strings of light bulbs. Make sure bulbs do not touch wires, supply cords, paper, cloth, or anything else other than the light string.

• Lighting Indoors: Use LED bulbs instead of incandescent light. LED bulbs are a lot cooler and less prone to damage. If LED accidentally come in contact with things around them, the chances of them starting a fire or electrocuting somebody, is minimal.

• Lighting Outdoors: For lighting outdoors, use lightbulbs that have been rated for use outdoors.

• Checking Wires: Check all the wires before putting up lights. If you see frayed or torn wires, discard those. These can cause short circuits.

• Monitoring Children: Keep an eye out so that children and pets don’t put decoration items in their mouths. Some of these are made of toxic material. Be careful about plug points and extension cords as well.

• Calling Professionals: Last but not least, if you think all this is too much for you to handle, call a professional service. We, at All American Turf Beauty, will take care of the whole thing for you – from installation to maintenance, from takedown to storage.

Call us for a consultation or to schedule an appointment and we will help you decorate the inside and outside of your house. There will be no loopholes and no chance of hazards.

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Want a worry-free winter holiday? All American Turf has just the thing!

The winter season is round the corner and with it all the festivities that come with it. The festive season is full of fun and frolic. There are guests to be accommodated and children wanting to play in the snow. You can’t stop the children from playing in the snow but you can stop the snow from playing spoilsport. Everyone wants to be prepared for the holiday season. One of the things that you need to be prepared for is snow removal. If you live in an area that experiences heavy snowfall or occasional heavy snow, it is a good idea to plan ahead. Most people opt for smooth and accident free snow removal services to prevent overflow.

There are many reasons why you may not want to remove snow yourself. First of all, it is a laborious process. You may simply not want to or have time to put in the hard work. Secondly, accidents may happen when you remove snow. Shoveling snow is not an easy task. It may cause health risks. You may slip and fall while clearing snow. Last but not least, your hands or toes may get caught in snow blowers while it is on. A professional snow removal service ensures none of these things happen.

If you are used to shovel snow off your driveway and backyard, you may want to consider hiring professionals for it. There are services that a snow removal company can provide that you cannot do on your own. For instance, they can monitor the weather for you and alert you about an impending storm. They’ll be on the move before the storm hits so that they can start the process of snow removal as soon as it starts to accumulate. They can also clear snow off your driveway and yard without displacing the snow in a haphazard manner. Overhanging ice and snow on roofs may cause a serious threat to children and old people. Professional snow removal services will take care of all of these issues.

There is also the issue of melting the snow from the driveway once the snow has been removed. This may cause people to slip and fall. All American Turf uses a process called Ice Melter Plus for melting the snow. After the snow has been cleared, somebody needs to dispose off the ice and snow that have been removed. All American Turf will take care of that too so that you don’t have to worry about a thing.

If you have a well-groomed lawn, you need to take care of your landscaping and curbs. The bushes that line your lawn need to be protected from snow plows. All American Turf beauty uses snow blowers that protect your turf and landscape from being damaged. Also, removing ice with a snow blower ensures that the verdure around your lawn is intact.

Our specialists will be at your location at the earliest to consult with you about the services you need. Get in touch with us to book an appointment.

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Spread the Christmas Cheer with Our Christmas Light Service

It simply isn’t Christmas without lights! By now, most business and homeowners will have their properties decorated. If you are lagging behind, it’s time to catch up! Festivities abound, and everyone is basking in the yuletide spirit. Christmas may be only a few weeks away but there is still time to finish your Christmas decorations. It is best to get in touch with a professional Christmas light service so that you are all set in time for the big day. From choosing the decoration pattern to the color scheme, from the accessories to the necessary equipment, our technicians are ready to rise to the occasion.

When preparing for Christmas, choose a lighting plan that is understated yet dazzling. If you haven’t already, reach out to our professional lighting technicians so that they can draw up a plan for you. There are manydifferent ways you can decorate your property with lights. You can put up lights inside and outside your home. From the roof to the lawn, festive lights can change the look of your home. You can use different color schemes and patterns so that they stand out. Besides cool and warm white lights, you can get red, green, or blue lights. Some of the popular Christmas light themes are red and green, red and white,blue and white, or blue and green. Take your pick, get creative and we will help you bring your ideas to life.

Contrary to popular opinion, Christmas decoration is not all about lights. There are plenty of other things you can use to decorate your house during Christmas. The good news is that a lot of these things can be seen in the daytime unlike lights that are only visible in the night.There are wreaths and garlands that you can adorn your door with. This will make guests feel warm and welcome.Wreaths can also be placed outside windows. Wrap garlands around rails of staircases to give them a Christmassy look. You can also wrap garlands around a porch bench, if you have one. Wreaths and garlands also come with lights. There are varieties you can choose from and our technicians will help you with options.

We understand that Christmas is a time for family and friends. Our customers shouldn’t have to spend time away from them to go up on the roof and fix Christmas lights. It is a time for revelry and should be enjoyed to the fullest. That is why our technicians are trained in installing lights and Christmas decorations. No matter what your plan, they have the expertise and the equipment to carry it out. Our Christmas light service includes installation, maintenance, take down, and storage. You won’t have to worry about a thing. Simply give us a call and we, at All American Turf Beauty, Des Moines, will take care of it.Visit us at www.christmasdecor.net or call 1-800-365-8873 to get started. Now you can sit back and let the holiday season unfold.

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Light Up This Christmas

Christmas is around the corner. All households are gearing up for the festival of lights. Most people have their decorations and lights up already. If you haven’t had the time to put up your Christmas lights up yet, now is the time. If you want your home to look picture perfect during Christmas, it is time you got in touch with the professionals.

If you are reading this now, winter is well on its way. It may not be possible for you to go out and install Christmas lights, especially on the roof. Even if you do manage to install the lights, there is no guarantee that the results will be what you had expected. Our Christmas Décor professionals will take care of Christmas light installation. We have a full package that includes start-to-finish service. We take care of installation, maintenance, take down, and storage. Our technicians will first impose lights on a picture of your home and you will be able to choose the look you want for it. Then begins the real work. The technicians will come to your home with the decorations and the lights. Our professional-grade lighting and décor accessories are sure to impress you. A plan will be chalked out with your approval and then we begin installing the lights and making them functional.

The clips and fasteners used in installing decorations and lights are non-intrusive and do not damage your property. Once the lights and the décor are installed, the overall picture is sleek. Digital timers will operate the display, so that even when you are not home, the lights come on and go off at appointed times. Our outdoor lighting experts will inspect all the installations, see if everything is safe, and then leave your property. After this, if you notice a light bulb that is burnt-out or something about the décor that is not right, call our technicians and they will come to your property and take care of it.

You may also choose LED bulbs for your Christmas lighting instead of the traditional, incandescent ones. This will ensure that you do your bit for the environment while decorating your property. More and more of our customers are turning to LED bulbs for their holiday lighting. The ‘light emitting diodes’, that the bulbs derive their name from, use much less energy. Also, they do not go out and take a whole string of lights with them. These LED bulbs use 70 percent less energy than the incandescent ones and are brighter. These are also a safer option because they are cooler than the incandescent bulbs.

Last but not least, it is safer for homeowners and business owners to turn Christmas lighting over to professionals. There are many injuries that can happen while putting up Christmas lights. Homeowners and business owners are inexperienced and can have falls from ladders or sprains from tripping over electrical wires. Getting electrocuted while handling electric wires could also be a serious issue. To avoid these injuries, it is best to let professionals handle Christmas lighting.

We, at Christmas Décor by All American Turf Beauty will take care of all your Christmas décor and Christmas light installation needs. Call us for a consultation or to fix an appointment today.

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