How to Save Money on Holiday Decorations

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During the holidays, families get together for celebrations, meals, games, and decorations. Usually, more energy is used throughout Christmas to make this time especially spectacular.

However, excessive energy use does not have to coincide with the holidays. Traditions and gatherings can still be part of life while lowering energy costs. Continue reading for tips to reduce energy consumption this holiday season.

Change to LED Lighting

Christmas lights made of incandescent bulbs were common in the past. Now, the most popular option for holiday lights is quickly becoming LED Christmas lights. LED Christmas lights are energy-efficient and consume less energy than incandescent light strings. Plus, they also last longer.

If homeowners are not prepared to replace all their Christmas decorations at once, they may consider beginning with just one light string and replacing bulbs as they burn out. LED lights use less energy while producing more light and don't need to be replaced as often as traditional bulbs, saving energy and money. This gradual change will assist in lowering energy consumption without as big of a kick in the wallet.

Select Battery-Powered Decorations

In recent years, battery-powered lighting has advanced significantly. The days of dimly illuminated strands that barely functioned for a few hours before requiring new batteries are long gone. Cordless lights are currently used in various ways thanks to modern technology and LEDs, which have taken this product into the future.

The wide-ranging uses of battery-powered holiday lights are another perk. They still come in the standard bulb variety and in clear, solid colors, multi-colors, and novelty designs. Homeowners can find these decorations shaped like candy canes, snowflakes, miniature Santas, snowmen, poinsettias, Christmas trees, reindeer, and stars.

This year, consider choosing battery-powered lighting when decorating the tree. It removes the typical cord tangle that comes with holiday decorating while still producing the desired festive effects.

Go Retro and Light Some Candles

The holidays are a happy event that's observed all over the world. Candles are valuable and should be preserved regardless of time, place, or culture. The holidays are associated with candles because they bring a spiritual sense of delight to every room and decoration.

Decorating with candles is a common practice. Given that their light immediately warms up an area, they are frequently utilized for interior design. The glow of candles fills the home with the promise of new life. They give the surroundings a striking color when utilized as decorative items.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), December has the most residential candle fires.

However, when using conventional candles, keep them at least 12 inches away from anything that can fire and blow them out before leaveing the room or going to bed. A burning candle should never be left alone in a room with a child.

The following safety advice is for using candles:

• Set the tree at least three feet away from any heat source, such as a fireplace, a vent, a radiator, a candle, or even a light
• Use light cords marked with the logo of a reputable testing facility
• Every day, fill the tree stand with water
• Don't decorate the tree with burning candles
• Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, switch out the lights on the Christmas tree

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