Top 10 Holiday Decorating Don'ts to Avoid

Between making travel plans and shopping for everyone on your Christmas list, you have enough to worry about besides bedecking your house for the holidays. Avoid these common decorating mistakes for a festive - and stress-free - season!

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  1. Don't Ignore the Powder Room
  2. Don't Mix Up Presents
  3. Don't Let Christmas Lights Become a Safety Hazard
  4. Don't Go Overboard
  5. Don't Expect Things to Be Perfect
  6. Don't Keep Your Christmas Lights On All Night
  7. Don't Use Disposable Silverware for Holiday Dinners
  8. Don't Limit Yourself to Red and Green
  9. Don't Think That Poinsettias Are Poisonous
  10. Don't Have Your Christmas Tree Up at Valentine's Day