[0:03] Yum. Smells like holiday cheer. I can't [0:06] wait for tonight's potluck. You know, [0:07] I'm actually hosting a holiday party of [0:09] my own, but I don't know where to start. [0:11] Do you have any tips for me? [0:12] >> Absolutely. Let's get started with [0:14] cooking safety. So, you never want to [0:15] leave cooking unattended. [0:17] And in case of a grease fire, you never [0:19] want to put water on a grease fire. In [0:22] order to put the fire out, you want to [0:23] take your lid [0:25] and smother the fire. And then make sure [0:27] you shut off the heat. Right. Of course. [0:31] I'll keep an eye on everything. I even [0:33] have a fire extinguisher nearby. [0:34] >> Perfect. You should always have a fire [0:36] extinguisher in the kitchen just in [0:39] case. Also, keep flammable items away [0:42] from the stove, such as like towels and [0:44] napkins. Keep everything away from the [0:47] stove. And make sure that you roll up [0:49] your sleeves before you start cooking. [0:51] Why don't you follow me and I'll come [0:52] and show you more fire safety stuff. [0:59] Wow, the tree looks great. What kind of [1:02] tree should I get? [1:03] >> Both real and fake are great options. [1:05] Fake trees are generally less of a fire [1:07] risk, but if you're going to get a real [1:09] one, you need to make sure that you [1:10] water them on a regular basis so they [1:12] don't dry out. Dry trees can be very [1:15] flammable. [1:16] >> Makes sense. I'll dispose of my tree [1:17] promptly after the holidays. [1:19] >> That's a great plan. One more thing, [1:21] make sure to keep the trees away from [1:23] heat sources such as fireplaces and [1:25] heaters. [1:29] >> So, we've covered cooking and tree [1:31] safety. What about lights and other [1:32] decorations? [1:33] >> Good point. Candles make the room like a [1:35] lot more cozier, but remember, [1:38] never leave them unattended. [1:41] And battery operated candles are much [1:44] safer. [1:45] >> Makes sense. I'll be sure to blow out [1:47] candles before I go to bed. Keep [1:49] anything flammable away from them and [1:50] make sure I put it on something hard [1:52] that won't catch on fire. [1:53] >> Let's talk about lights. First thing you [1:56] should do is inspect your lights before [1:58] you put them up. You want to check for [1:59] frayed cords or broken bulbs. Also, some [2:03] lights are rated for indoor use only. [2:05] So, if you want to hang lights outside, [2:07] you need to make sure that you check [2:08] your boxes. [2:10] >> That's so helpful. Thanks. I've also [2:11] heard that adapters like this one can [2:14] overload outlets which can cause fires. [2:15] So, you should generally avoid using [2:17] them. Right. You are absolutely right. [2:19] Also, you should check for the rating on [2:21] your extension cords and the power [2:23] shifts to make to make sure that you're [2:24] not overloading them. And never, I mean [2:27] never, plug the extension cords [2:30] together. Finally, keep heavy objects [2:32] such as like Christmas presents and [2:34] furniture off the cords. And if the cord [2:37] is warm or hot, I should unplug it and [2:39] check everything again. Right. [2:40] >> You're getting the hang of it. [2:42] >> Thanks for all the advice. I'm ready to [2:44] host this year, but it's just about time [2:46] for the potluck to start. You ready? [2:48] >> Let's do it.