{"id":47621,"date":"2023-11-13T11:57:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T11:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=47621"},"modified":"2024-07-08T12:27:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T11:27:59","slug":"dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays","title":{"rendered":"Don’t let festive disasters ruin your holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The festive season is on its way, and with Christmas and New Year\u2019s around the corner, plenty of homeowners around the UK are planning parties, dinners, and family reunions to celebrate the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fully enjoy the upcoming festivities, it\u2019s a good idea to be aware of common disasters that tend to occur during the holiday period. From fire hazards to electrical mayhem, we\u2019ve got you covered, so you can celebrate worry-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep your Christmas tree safe from fire hazards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While a beautifully adorned Christmas tree adds to the holiday spirit, it can also pose a significant fire risk if you don\u2019t take care of it properly. One of the most common mishaps during this time of year is a dry Christmas tree igniting into flames. To prevent this from happening, make sure you water yours regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you need an extra hand to move and set up your tree safely, why not hire a reliable handyperson to give you a hand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prep your oven for the holiday cooking frenzy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With guests pouring in and holiday feasts on the horizon, your oven is about to become the star of the show. When was the last time you gave your oven a thorough check or clean though?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A malfunctioning oven can quickly turn your cooking dreams into a disaster. Prevent potential cooking calamities by ensuring your oven is in top-notch condition. Hire a professional cleaner or maintenance specialist to check your oven is prepared for the festivities ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Avoid open-flame disasters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While candles can add a warm, festive ambiance to your home, they also pose a significant risk of fire if not handled with care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent potential disasters, ensure that candles are placed in stable holders and are never left unattended. Opt for flameless alternatives where possible, especially in households with children or pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t overload your sockets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Christmas is the time for bright festive lights, from fairy lights to electric decorations, but trust us when we say overloading your sockets is a recipe for electrical disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too many plugs in one socket can lead to sparks, tripped circuits, and even a full-blown house fire. Stay safe by spreading the load and make sure to carefully inspect decorative lighting for any signs of damage or frayed wires before use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most importantly, consult an electrician to ensure your electrical system is up to scratch. Click below to get your electrics reviewed by a skilled professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The festive season is all about joy, laughter, and making memories. Don’t let avoidable disasters put a damper on your celebrations. Stay vigilant, take precautions, and when in doubt, don’t hesitate to call in the experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post your job now and find the best tradespeople to help you keep your home safe and sound during the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Avoid these common festive disasters and enjoy the holiday period, stress-free with the help of these tips…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":47622,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3049],"tags":[3116],"class_list":["post-47621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","tag-advice-feature"],"yoast_head":"\nDon't let festive disasters ruin your holidays - Rated People Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Don't let festive disasters ruin your holidays - Rated People Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Avoid these common festive disasters and enjoy the holiday period, stress-free with the help of these tips...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Rated People Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ratedpeople\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-11-13T11:57:32+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-07-08T11:27:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2023\/11\/07142722\/festive-disasters-blog-1-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Caroline Winter\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Caroline Winter\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ratedpeople.com\\\/blog\\\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ratedpeople.com\\\/blog\\\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Caroline Winter\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ratedpeople.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/1510aa2ff7f493ca0320417cc5b07231\"},\"headline\":\"Don’t let festive disasters ruin your holidays\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-11-13T11:57:32+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-07-08T11:27:59+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ratedpeople.com\\\/blog\\\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays\"},\"wordCount\":503,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ratedpeople.com\\\/blog\\\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\\\/assets\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/07142722\\\/festive-disasters-blog-1-scaled.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Advice feature\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Advice\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ratedpeople.com\\\/blog\\\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ratedpeople.com\\\/blog\\\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ratedpeople.com\\\/blog\\\/dont-let-festive-disasters-ruin-your-holidays\",\"name\":\"Don't let festive disasters ruin your holidays - 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