Home Decoration
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A new pup means a holiday decor change-up for Karen Bertelsen
Karen Bertelsen usually has her home extensively decked out for the holidays. But this year her decorating plans have gone to the dogs. Well, to one dog: her five-month-old blue standard poodle pup, Lip — short for Phillip, named for the character on the former TV series “Shameless.” With a rambunctious young canine in the house, the former TV personality and DIY blogger (The Art of Doing Stuff ) had to reconsider some of her usual go-to Christmas choices. So this year, Bertelsen opted for a simple, easy decor plan that still makes her heritage home feel plenty festive. “Usually when I do Christmas, it’s a three-day set-up and I…
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Home landscapes ideal for finding holiday greenery
I am a holiday decoration junkie. In our home last December, there were no fewer than 11 trees of various sizes, nearly two dozen different nativities from around the world, several holiday plants and many other assorted holiday decorations. I always enjoy looking for new and vintage holiday decorations to feed my decoration addiction, but this year the decoration pickings are slim at many stores due to supply-chain disruptions (which I imagine to somehow have been engineered by the Grinch himself). The good news is that if you are looking for some new ideas for holiday decorations this year, look no further than your own backyard or your local garden…
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Deck the Halls with Safety: Avoid house fires from holiday decorations
Six crucial tips to keep you, your family, and your home safe. December 13, 2021 11:11 AM Posted: December 13, 2021 11:11 AM Updated: December 13, 2021 11:15 AM KENNEWICK, Wash. — December, January, and February are the most dangerous months for home fires as they occur more in winter than any other season, according to a Facebook post from the Walla Walla Fire Department. The U.S. Fire Administration said that cooking is the leading cause all year round, but during the winter season holiday decorations are also to blame. Nearly one in five Christmas tree fires were started by decorative lights, according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In…
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National Fire Protection Association urges added caution to avoid fire tragedy during holiday season
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires (topped only by Thanksgiving Day). “December is a leading month for home fires, in large part because many of the activities we engage in during the holiday season reflect leading causes of home fires year-round,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. Fortunately, Carli notes, the majority of winter fires can…
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Keep the spirits, not the home, burning bright | Local News
Scott Buchanan is setting up an artificial tree in his home this year, for the first time. He expects it will be safer. “The fake ones have to go through certain testing,” he said last week. “All lights and electrical stuff are all tested and up to the standard.” In previous years, Buchanan, a Cortland Fire Department captain, used a potted, living tree for Christmas as a safer alternative. “But they dry out no matter how much you water,” he said. “Look at forest fires: They’re still alive and they burn.” Decking the halls and lighting the Christmas tree brightens up homes for the holidays, but also leads to hundreds of house fires every…
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Beware of Christmas fire hazards
NFPA urges added caution this holiday season, as Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for U.S. home fires. Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires (topped only by Thanksgiving Day). “December is a leading month for home fires, in large part because many of the activities we engage in during the holiday season reflect leading causes…
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