Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond Offers Holiday Lighting Safety Tips in Time for the Season

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP) of Richmond is offering local homeowners outdoor holiday lighting safety tips to keep the season safe.

“Richmond embraces the holiday season with lights each and every year,” says Erin Zide, owner of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond. “With many homeowners going outside to install their outdoor holiday décor, we want to remind everyone of simple safety tips to prevent any unnecessary accidents."

This season, OLP reminds homeowners to:

1.    Check the packaging on your string lights. String lights have been used for outdoor décor for years, but not all are made for outdoor use and could cause safety issues if used incorrectly. 
2.    Don’t use nails while hanging lights. Nails should never be used in the holiday lighting installation process as they can cause structural damage to the home. Instead, use light clips that clip to the roofline or eaves of the home. 
3.    Only use ladders on dry days. Moisture on the ground and shoes can result in a slippery ladder that can cause falls. Make sure a partner is on hand to hold the ladder in place.

To celebrate the season, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond is giving away a 30’’ battery operated wreath to one winner via their Facebook page. People can enter to win by liking them on Facebook.

About Outdoor Living Brands 
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, established in 1995, is the first and largest full service outdoor lighting company. With over 100,000 installations and over 50 locations across the United States and 3 international locations, the franchise is known for skillful, custom design and their free nighttime demonstration.

Featured in Architectural Digest, Garden Design, House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens, Coastal Living and Martha Stewart Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives features stunning handcrafted copper and brass outdoor lighting fixtures which blend in with the natural outdoor environment so that all you see is the effect of the outdoor lighting.