Ozark Living

36 • DECEMBER 2018 • OZARK LIVING 479-234-4147 | 1-800-LEAFGUARD w w w.leafguardandmore.com SAY GOODBYE TO CLOGGED GUTTERS! C A L L T O D AY THE ONLY ONE-PIECE COVERED GUTTER LeafGuard brand by Englert is the original and only one-piece gutter system, with a built-in hood that covers the gutter bottom and deflects leaves and other debris. This unique, seamless design keeps debris from collecting in your gutters which: • Prevents clogs from forming • Keeps water flowing freely • Eliminates leaks and the threat of water damage • Makes climbing ladders to clean gutters unnecessary Special to Ozark Living It's the most wonderful time of the year around Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma, as long as holiday happenings go as planned. You can ensure that this joyous time of year is not marred by injury, the or accidents by always keeping safety in mind. DO turn off Christmas lights before going to bed or leaving home. Lights le on can overheat and cause fi res. Electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in two of every fi ve home Christmas tree fi res during recent years, according to the National Fire Prevention Association. DON'T locate a Christmas tree too close to a heating source, fi replace or lit candles, as trees can dry out and ignite. DO extinguish candles before retiring for the night. DON'T gi without doing research into whether or not toys are age-appropriate. Pay attention to toy recalls as well. e Consumer Product Safety Commission provides lists of recalled items. DO roast rather than fry the holiday turkey. Burns, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning are some of the dangers associated with turkey fryers. DON'T keep purchases in view of potential thieves. Resist putting presents under the tree until the night before Christmas. Hide large product boxes so they're not visible in the trash or recycling pickups, where thieves might look to see what's inside the house. DO wait until a er your holiday excursion to take to social media about it. Otherwise, you're simply advertising that you are not home and risking a break-in. DON'T drive distracted or under the infl uence. is is a busy time of year when more people are out and about, so keep your eyes on the road at all times. DO keep poisonous plants out of reach of pets and children. ese can include Jerusalem cherry, mistletoe berries and holly berries. DON'T locate breakable ornaments close to the bottom of the tree in reach of young children. Glass can shatter and cause serious injuries. DO tie the Christmas tree to the car securely a er purchasing it to avoid li -off while taking it home from the lot. At home, secure the tree to the ceiling or a wall with a piece of invisible fi shing line for extra security against tip overs. Dos & don'ts of holiday safety ADVICE Living 479-234-4147 | 1-800-LEAFGUARD w w w.leafguardandmore.com SAY GOODBYE TO CLOGGED GUTTERS! C A L L T O D AY THE ONLY ONE-PIECE COVERED GUTTER LeafGuard brand by Englert is the original and only one-piece gutter system, with a built-in hood that covers the gutter bottom and deflects leaves and other debris. This unique, seamless design keeps debris from collecting in your gutters which: • Prevents clogs from forming • Keeps water flowing freely • Eliminates leaks and the threat of water damage • Makes climbing ladders to clean gutters unnecessary

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