How much does it cost to have your house decorated for Christmas?

• <div><p>The cost to have your house decorated for Christmas depends on the extent of your holiday vision. Interior decorators charge between <b>$50 and $150 per hour </b>on average, so if your decorations are minimal, you could pay as little as <b>$200 </b>for a couple of hours of decorating. Interior decorators might also bill<b> $5 to $12 per square foot</b>, or a flat rate of <b>$500 to $1,300 per room</b>.<b> </b>You can also pay to have your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/christmas-tree-decorating-service-cost.htm">Christmas tree professionally decorated</a> for an average of <b>$200 to $600</b>. Contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/interior-decorators/">local interior decorator</a> for a specific quote.</p></div>

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Q: How can you tell which Christmas light is burned without a tester?

• <div><p>If you need to visually inspect your Christmas lights to determine which are good and which need replacement, there are a few things to look for. First, look for discoloration, such as a dark spot or two on the inside of the glass. The spot is an indication of a burnt filament. Also, look for missing filaments, cracked bulb glass, and broken sockets.</p></div>

Q: Do I need special tools to fix Christmas lights?

• <div><p>An affordable Christmas light bulb testing and replacement tool can make the job easier. But you can most likely make all necessary repairs yourself using common toolbox items if you&rsquo;d rather avoid purchasing another gadget. </p></div>

Q: How many string lights can be on one outlet?

• <div><p>How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It&rsquo;s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install holiday lighting?

• <div><p>The installation duration typically ranges from a few hours to a full day, depending on the size and complexity of the design. Coordinating with professionals can help estimate more precise timelines based on your specific installation preferences.</p></div>

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I hired Anthony to Build some steps for my back deck. I ended up having him do a privacy screen and fence for my entire bank yard. He was extremely polite and professional. He quoted the price up front and it didn't on any of the projects. I tried to get him to quote me on doing some decorative...
Bimini Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2015
We were originally quoted a lower price, but it was raised because the owner realized it was a holiday (President's Day), and he said he was going to have to pay his worker more. Not sure I believe it, but I couldn't wait any longer. The fellow showed up more or less on time. We had borrow...
ALASKA CONCRETE SAWING INC
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Reviewed in November 2014
From the moment I contacted Jason at Wild Fork Catering and Dianne's Restaurant the experience was excellent. He worked with me throughout the entire process to produce the event I and my family had hoped for. The closed early, rearranged the dining area, hide the kitchen with a lovely floor to...
Wild Fork Catering
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Reviewed in March 2014
I knew it was a holiday, so I expected a call in the morning of the next business day. I called them late that day and the person said she remembered hearing the message early in the day and would have someone contact me to set up a site visit. They were unresponsive and never contacted me.
Gage Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2014
When I needed our carpets cleaned prior to the Holidays they were on vacation for two weeks prior and I had to use someone else called another company and they did a great job for $120.00
DNP Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2013
The crew was prompt and completed the job in two long days which was expected. There were some minor adjustments which needed to be made after the install but Kleb's was very responsive in completing this. They offer a very good warranty package as part of the purchase and service their own...
Klebs Mechanical Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
I do not recommend Dry Out Systems for ANY work in your home. Shortly before the holidays there was a blockage in my sewer system which caused damage to roughly 30 square feet of my one bedroom apartment. Dry Out Systems were speedy to come and give a price quote and time frame for completion....
Dry Out Systems of Alaska
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Reviewed in August 2012
We had our deck quoted and priced in April. We were on a very long wait list to bet it done. As the summer is so short we were anxious to get it done before summer ended. Once they started They worked very fast and efficiently even over the 4th of July holiday to get it finished. From start to...
Jensen Construction
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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

The cost to have your house decorated for Christmas depends on the extent of your holiday vision. Interior decorators charge between $50 and $150 per hour on average, so if your decorations are minimal, you could pay as little as $200 for a couple of hours of decorating. Interior decorators might also bill $5 to $12 per square foot, or a flat rate of $500 to $1,300 per room. You can also pay to have your Christmas tree professionally decorated for an average of $200 to $600. Contact a local interior decorator for a specific quote.

If you need to visually inspect your Christmas lights to determine which are good and which need replacement, there are a few things to look for. First, look for discoloration, such as a dark spot or two on the inside of the glass. The spot is an indication of a burnt filament. Also, look for missing filaments, cracked bulb glass, and broken sockets.

An affordable Christmas light bulb testing and replacement tool can make the job easier. But you can most likely make all necessary repairs yourself using common toolbox items if you’d rather avoid purchasing another gadget.

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit.

The installation duration typically ranges from a few hours to a full day, depending on the size and complexity of the design. Coordinating with professionals can help estimate more precise timelines based on your specific installation preferences.

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