Page 6 - TL 2016 Extra October.indd

6TT • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 EXTRA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE TRI-LAKES EDITION OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
JOHNSTON'S HOME CENTER
Store Hours Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5 Closed Sunday
1423 MILITARY RD • BENTON, AR 72015 • WWW.JOHNSTONSHOMECENTER.COM 501-315-6697
festive fix-ups}
McCoy-Tygart
gift shoppe
821 North Rock St. Sheridan
870-942-5121
Sometimes having help from the rest of the family can expedite the process of decorating the house for the holidays.
ADORN,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
If you do not get to all of your other decorating, at least the tree will be ready and your home will still have some holiday appeal. Once the lights are on, decorating the tree is a great activity for keeping the kids busy while you handle other decorating tasks.
▶ Divide and conquer. Nothing makes holiday decorating go faster than delegating decorating tasks. Assign specific tasks to your helpers. For example, put one person in charge of decorating the living room, while another handles the out- side lights, wreaths and inflatable items.
▶ Turn on the holiday tunes. Working to mu- sic frequently takes your mind off of the work
ing mistletoe above a doorway or decking the halls, safety must be a priority when decorating a home for the holidays.
Accidents can happen, no mat- ter what type of holiday decorating you’re doing, but stringing holiday lights around your home may be es- pecially dangerous. Keep the follow- ing safety tips in mind when stringing lights for a safe and sound start to this season of celebration.
• Work with at least one partner. Never go it alone when stringing holiday lights. Make sure someone is there to hold the ladder steady as you climb up and down. Partnering up when stringing holiday lights allows decorators to use both of their hands to climb up ladders instead of using one of their hands to carry lights.
• Inspect lights before hanging them. Lights are not built to last for- ever, and over time, holiday lights can sustain damage that has the potential to be dangerous. Wires can fray, and sockets can crack or break. Inspect wires and lights before hanging them, replacing any that pose a hazard.
and will help pass the time more quickly. Have your favorite holiday playlist at the ready, and turn up the volume. Sing along to the carols or contemporary songs while you are elbow-deep in decorations.
▶ Take some breaks. Working when you’re hungry or tired may lead to sloppy work or frustration. There’s little chance of untangling a knot in the lights with your patience intact if you haven’t eaten for hours. Plan some time for lunch, when you sit and rest. Survey the work you’ve done, and make a list of the next steps.
After the hard work of decorating, you’ll likely feel a sense of accomplishment. Now it’s time to enjoy the holiday scene and prepare for the excitement of the weeks ahead.
— Courtesy of Metro Creative
Lights might be hung on Christmas trees or along hallways. Such lights and the cords connecting them to power sources should never pose safe- ty hazards, so make sure they are not lying on the floor. Staple lights to the wall, and never place them beneath furniture or rugs. Lights can overheat when placed beneath rugs, and lights that are not properly secured to a wall can pose certain dangers, including being potential tripping hazards.
• Hang the correct lights. When stringing lights, make sure you hang lights designated as exterior lights on the exterior of your home and those designated as interior lights inside your home. Hanging lights in the wrong places poses a fire hazard and creates additional safety concerns, so adhere to the manufacturer’s instruc- tions when stringing lights.
Safety should reign supreme when stringing holiday lights around the house.
— Courtesy of Metro Creative
Safety first when stringing holiday lights
Holiday decorations help make a • Make sure lights do not pose a
special time of year even more memorable. Whether you’re hang-
safety hazard inside. Some people string holiday lights indoors as well.
Welcome Autumn!