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FREE Internet Gateway with order (StatePoint) — The holiday season is full of family, friendship and good cheer, but it's important to keep in mind that this time of year can also pose specific safety risks, particularly around the use of can- dles, fire and heating products. In 2015, one home structure fire was reported every 86 seconds, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Unfortunately, the hustle and bustle asso- ciated with this time of year may mean you are paying less attention to safety pre- cautions. To protect your family and home, check out these tips. Safety devices Double check all of your home's safety devices, including carbon monoxide detec- tors and smoke alarms for functionality and to ensure batteries are still working. Doing so will offer you greater peace of mind during a time of year with addition- al fire risks. Fireplaces Nothing beats the charm and warmth of a fireplace, particularly around the holi- days when the family is gathered together. Heatilator, a leader in fireplace safety and the No. 1 fireplace brand used by home- builders, began including safety screens as standard equipment more than a decade before rules required the use of this equipment in new fireplace installa- tions. As a pioneer in the field of fireplace safety, they offer these tips: ■ Ensure gas fireplaces are outfitted with safety screens. Check out Heatilator, which offers retrofit safety screens. ■ Never leave children or pets unattend- ed near a lit fireplace or one that was recently turned off. Safety screens are meant to protect against contact with hot glass, but remember that the metal can also heat up, and your heating equipment — fireplaces, stoves, inserts and their sur- rounding material — will remain hot for some time after use. ■ Ensure gifts, trees and holiday décor are all placed a safe distance away from the fireplace. ■ Consider annual maintenance for both wood-burning and gas fireplaces, as rec- ommended by experts. Learn more by visiting heatilator.com for additional fireplace safety tips and to learn about safety screens. Candles Candles can be a feast for the senses, but they are also a major cause of accidents and house fires, especially when your home is decked out with extra combustible décor. Don't burn candles near curtains, trees and other flammable objects. Never leave candles unattended. Ensure all flames are extinguished before leaving a room and before going to sleep. If you have pets or children, make sure any open flames are well out of their reach and con- sider alternatives such as candle warm- ers. The greatest holiday gift you can give this season is the gift of safety. While deck- ing the halls, take steps to make your home safer, too. Fire, fireplace safety tips for the holidays Steve Herder/Shutterstock While a fireplace can help create a holiday ambience, be mindful of fire safety tips to keep the season joyful MUSKEGO — Today's manufacturers are designing light-emitting diode light bulbs that have the ability to last for decades. When combined with their decreasing retail costs, it's clear why LED lighting is becoming a popular and affordable option. Doreen Schofield, a designer with Callen Construction, Inc., S63-W13131 Janesville Road, said technology alone hasn't sparked these trends. "Newly enacted efficiency standards are also responsible for removing incandescent bulbs from the market in favor of environmentally friendly alterna- tives." LED lighting is the most energy-efficient option, it ranks high in performance and has an extended life. "They convert almost all of the electricity they use into light instead of heat, unlike other bulbs. The unique design of LEDs makes them 90 per- cent more efficient than incandescent bulbs, which can significantly reduce annu- al energy bills," Schofield said. Like incandescent and halogen bulbs, LEDs produce bright light, instantly reach full power and can be dimmed. They can even be repeatedly switched on and off, with no effect on the life span of the bulb. LED lights also come in an array of color options from yellows to blues, greens, reds and a number of other colors. Finally, they shine bright for years and even decades beyond traditional light sources. "LEDs can survive up to three times longer than compact fluorescent, eight times longer than halogen and 25 times longer than incandescent," Schofield said. "On our first consultation with a home- owner, we talk a lot about lighting, its bene- fits and the various types," Schofield said. "LED lights are typically the light of choice for under cabinet lighting, but they can also be used in can lights and appliance interi- ors. They are dimmable and very cool so that they won't heat up the insides of cabi- nets or emit a lot of heat downward as some can lights do." LED lighting outshines the rest

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