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Electrical Cords

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  1. 6 Ways to Organize Power Cords

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    … Product Safety Commission. Don't overload. Check an extension cord 's wattage rating. Don't plug in items that draw more ..... looped, or covered by objects such as rugs. Use angled extension cords where furniture might push against the plug. Toss it out …

  2. How to Hang Christmas Tree Lights

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    … safety, never plug more than two extension cords together. Instead, buy them in the ..... lights. Don't worry about hiding the electrical cords -- just keep them organized neatly ..... lights. Don't worry about hiding the electrical cords -- just keep them organized neatly …

  3. Christmas Tree Lighting Made Easier

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    … you use outdoor lights. Don't worry about hiding the electrical cords -- just keep them organized neatly, and no one will notice ..... reverse. For safety's sake, never plug more than two extension cords together. Instead, buy them in the lengths you need and …

  4. Keeping Your Cat Safe

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    … dangers to look for and address throughout the house: Electrical cords : Make sure your cat can't use these to pull down lamps ..... and reach, keep cords as short as possible, and mount extension cords to baseboards. Draw cords and pulls on window blinds and …

  5. Keeping Your Cat Safe

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    … dangers to look for and address throughout the house: Electrical cords : Make sure your cat can't use these to pull down lamps ..... and reach, keep cords as short as possible, and mount extension cords to baseboards. Draw cords and pulls on window blinds and …

  6. Accessories

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    … make sure your tools perform at peak power and to avoid dangerously overloaded extension cords , which can cause fires, use at least a 16-gauge extension cord with power tools that draw less than 10 amps, and a 14-gauge cord with ones …

  7. Dangerous Dozen

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    … dogs' bodies work differently than ours. 10. Access to electrical cords . A dog chewing on an electrical cord can cause a fire ..... your dog is still a curious chewer, continue to keep the electrical cords in your house tacked or taped down, and out of your dog …

  8. Tips to Protect Your Dog

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    … aspirin, can poison a dog. Safeguard Electrical Cords A dog who chews on electrical cords can cause a fire or be electrocuted ..... is a curious chewer, tack or tape the electrical cords down in your house to make them harder …

  9. Holiday Hazards for Pets

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    … digestive tract), break glass ornaments, and chew on electrical cords . Dogs, too, need to be diverted from the Christmas tree to prevent them from chewing on ornaments, electrical cords , and tinsel or drinking the water from the tree stand …

  10. A Calm and Collected Nursery

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    … tree trunk and branches, then add birds and leaves as desired. A pendent light in place of a table or floor lamp avoids electrical cords and outlets that can tempt curious crawlers. The rocker-glider wears a washable slipcover with a soft nubby texture …

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