Ah - December!
a perfect time to start planning those spring projects!
FEATURED PROJECT
This beautiful house on Green Willow can
be yours! The design blends so well into the small town atmosphere
of Wendell, North Carolina - but still is close to all the big
city amenities just minutes away!
Be sure to click on the Realtor link to find out all the details of
the house, and there is also a link to the "virtual tour" - where
you can actually go through the house and see what it looks like!
See this and other great designs built by
Anthony & Company Construction - AnthCo.com
A real tree can add to the spirit of Christmas by
filling your home with beauty and the scent of pine.
But a real tree can also pose a fire hazard. Each year,
more than 400 residential fires involve Christmas trees
and tragically nearly 40 deaths and 100 injuries result
from those fires.
Try to select a fresh tree by looking for one that is green.
The needles of pines and spruces should bend and not break
and should be hard to pull off the branches. On fir species,
a needle pulled from a fresh tree will snap when bent, much
like a fresh carrot. Also, look for a trunk sticky with sap.
Cut off about two inches of the trunk and put the tree in a
sturdy, water-holding stand. Keep the stand filled with water
so the tree does not dry out quickly.
Stand your tree away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat
sources. Make sure the tree does not block foot traffic or doorways.
If you use an artificial tree, choose one that tested and labeled
as fire resistant. Artificial trees with built-in electrical systems
should have the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) label.
Christmas Tree Lights
Only use indoor lights indoors (and outdoor lights only outdoors).
Look for the UL label. Check lights for broken or cracked sockets,
frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Replace or repair any
damaged light sets.
Also, use no more than three light sets on any one extension cord.
Extension cords should be placed against the wall to avoid tripping
hazards, but do not run cords under rugs.
Turn off all lights on trees and decorations when you go to bed or
leave the house.
Christmas Tree Ornaments
Always use the proper step stool or ladder to reach high places.
Read labels before you use materials that come in jars, cans and spray cans.
Never place lighted candles on a tree or near any flammable materials.
Avoid placing breakable tree ornaments or ones with small, detachable parts
on lower branches where small children or pets can reach them.
Do not hang popcorn chains and candy canes on the tree when small children
are present. They may think that other tree ornaments are also edible.
Once there, click on the link on the left that says "Send a Message" - and make
the holidays a little brighter for those who cannot be home for them!
Holiday Decorating Tips!
Decorate everything with bows!
Tie generous ribbons to chair backs, candlesticks, picks in plants, wreaths,
garlands, basket handles, drapery tie-backs, stair railings, and doorknobs.
Bows look festive and the ribbons you choose should tie together with the
rest of your decorating.
Use holiday tableware for every meal in December.
Look through your cupboards and get out any dishes that look festive.
Discount stores often carry seconds of name brand china, as well as fun
designs that are not so common.
Turn off the lights.
Arrange lots of candles on the dining table and dine by candlelight,
even if you're just having leftovers. Every meal will feel special.
Burn a fire in the fireplace each evening and encourage family members
to gather around and read, do homework, write Christmas cards, or snooze.
Arrange pillar candles in your bathroom, on the sink or around the tub.
Take time to soak and enjoy! If you have little children in your home,
you should be very careful with candles around the house. Always have
an adult in the room.
Hang holiday wreaths.
Put a wreath or swag on every door you have. Of course, start with the
front door to welcome guests.
Go on to the back door, inside and out. Remember over the mantle, and in
all your front windows. Don't forget bedroom doors, inside and out.
Use real pine, holly, or grapevine, decorated with bows, berries, fruit,
pinecones, raffia, ornaments, birds, photos, or candy.
To keep wreaths year after year, buy artificial wreaths that will last.
Remember, you'll need room to store them!
BIG NEWS!!
We now accept
Did You Know.....?
We reward referrals!
If you refer us to another customer who then
opts to have AnthCo.com build something for
them, you will receive a $100.00 Thank You!
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