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That time of the year for Christmas lights and trees here is one Safety facts before you start hanging them pretty lights and setting up those trees it's good to practice safety instead of spending the holidays with nothing from fire Before you string up a single strand of lights, carefully check them for cracked cords, frayed ends or loose connections. The combination of shorts in electrical lights and a tinder-dry tree can be deadly. There are 250 Christmas tree fires ...and 14 related deaths each year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. So keep your tree well-watered. Not only will it stay fresh and green, but it might also keep your house from burning down. Modern lights have fused plugs, preventing sparks in case of a short circuit. Ditch old strands of lights that don’t have fuses and get a set of newer, safer lights. If bulbs have burned out, replace them right away, but make sure you use the correct wattage bulbs. Water and debris can get into outdoor sockets, so make sure outdoor lights are plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet to reduce the risk of shorts and shocks. Hire a licensed electrician if you need to install GFCI outlets. Keep an eye on extension cords, as they can occasionally overheat. Just touch-test the cord. If it’s hot, unplug it. Don’t use tacks, nails or screws to hang lights, which can pierce the cable and become electrified. Use insulated hooks instead. When running extension cords along the ground, make sure to elevate plugs and connectors with a brick to keep snow, water and debris out of the connections. Tape down any ground-level extensions cords to prevent people from tripping over them. Check to make sure lights have been rated by a testing laboratory. You can see a list of federally recognized labs on the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s website. Not all lights are rated for outdoor use. Indoor lights often have thinner insulation, which which can become cracked and damaged when exposed to the elements outdoors. So make sure the ones you string up on the house belong out there. Don’t leave Christmas lights running when you go to bed at night or when you leave the house. When you put your lights back into storage after the holidays, make sure to place them in a well-sealed container to prevent possible water damage and to block hungry rodents looking to turn the cords into lunch. Credits http://www.networx.com/article/christmas-lights-safety-tips

Another happy customer with her horse stall 12x24 in size pole barn style on to the next big project post pics as soon as we get them

Been a busy few weeks anyone needing some house work done let us know we do everything from remodels to tile work 5732182726

Finished up this floating dock for one of are favorite customers today turn out great with a lot of hard work put in to

Well we done it again another repeat customer happy with his 10x16 deck with roof hand rails stairs and ramp. If you would like something like this give me a call 5732182726 thanks

Another happy customer at Bates creek veterinarian DR Larry Allen we tore off the outdated shingles added a 18x20 lean to and gave it a new look with metal siding

Are you looking for a rustic look in your home give me a call we do all sorts of stuff from exterior to interior. Any questions get ahold of me.

B&D Properties will have a booth up tomorrow at the Moses Austin festival look for this sign come we will have waters there and some free items come talk to me about your home ideas or new ideas

Another pleased customer with her full bathroom remodel with granite countertop tile floor and shower and mirrors if you would like a new bathroom give B&D a call 5732182726