However, it’s still early enough that there are some small areas you CAN focus on that will help get your home ready for festive hosting. And while extension cords offer plenty of extra reach, they should be temporary solutions only. If, for instance, my string of lights can’t reach my Christmas tree without an extension cord, I’m finding a new place to put my tree. Nothing beats the smell and look of a real Christmas tree — but make sure you keep it watered. Keep cords out of pathways — and to reiterate, extension cords should be a temporary solution only.

Source: National Post November 23, 2018 16:52 UTC