How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>First of all, don’t shop for bargain lights—often, you’ll end up with a faulty or broken strand, full of dead bulbs or less-than-luminous brightness. Choose quality lights that will last you many years—LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year’s Christmas during this year’s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan—if you know the measurements of your home, including any windows, doors, and outside bushes you wish to light up, you should be able to only purchase the necessary lights and not more than you need.</p></div>

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Q: How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>First of all, don&rsquo;t shop for bargain lights&mdash;often, you&rsquo;ll end up with a faulty or broken strand, full of dead bulbs or less-than-luminous brightness. Choose quality lights that will last you many years&mdash;LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year&rsquo;s Christmas during this year&rsquo;s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan&mdash;if you know the measurements of your home, including any windows, doors, and outside bushes you wish to light up, you should be able to only purchase the necessary lights and not more than you need.</p></div>

Q: Are there any alternative methods for how to hang Christmas lights on fascia?

• <div><p>There aren&rsquo;t many alternative methods to hanging Christmas lights on fascia without using clips. But if you don&rsquo;t have fascia clips to hang your Christmas lights, you can use clothespins in a pinch. To do this, hold the strand of lights in place and clip it in place with the clothespin. Using nails or staples is never a good idea, as they can damage your fascia.</p></div>

Q: What are the different types of lighting?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-lighting-your-home.htm">type of lighting</a> you choose can have a big part in the aesthetic and function of your space. Ambient lighting refers to indirect or diffused lighting that evenly reaches most areas of the space. Task lighting illuminates specific areas, such as a workspace. Accent lighting draws attention to details in your home, and decorative lighting draws attention to itself.</p></div>

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: What date should Christmas lights be turned off?

• <div><p>There is no formal date for Christmas light removal, but January 2 is a standard day to take them down for many homeowners. However, some homeowners&rsquo; associations have strict rules around this topic, mandating that residents remove lights no later than two weeks after Christmas. Check with your local association or community for more information. </p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
The young man went over and beyond trying to help me. He came and picked up my generator and took it and repaired it and returned it in a timely manner. I have now ask him to install a screen door for me after the holidays. I highly recommend. He is polite and called to check to see if I was...
An Honest Fix
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Reviewed in April 2023
Job is not completed yet due to scheduling issues, but so far, we have been pleased with customer service. Kelly is very knowledgeable in decorating ideas, and Darryl presented a fair price for our projects. We are doing both cabinet painting at our home and new cabinet fronts at our condo....
Quality Cabinet Coatings
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Reviewed in November 2021
Fabulous! Brandon arrived as planned and installed beautiful Christmas lights. They’re so much prettier in person! He has followed up to make sure I am happy and asked for pictures once I added our decorations. I’m very pleased and will be calling them again in years to come.
Window Genie of the Gulf Coast
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Reviewed in June 2017
The only glitch was unfortunate timing around a holiday weekend. As soon as the part arrived, the problem was fixed. Pleasant, prompt, professional.
All Brand Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in July 2016
My home was painted basic beige throughout. With the help of the Painting Angel, we painted all of the interior in phases, over a period of about four months. She went beyond just basic interior wall painting. The Painting Angel not only assisted me with selecting colors, but with decorating,...
The Painting Angel
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Reviewed in June 2016
Wonderful experience! I made the initial call on a Thursday and they were able to have the carpet installed the following Wednesday, even with a holiday on Monday. Great customer service and great prices! I couldn't be happier.
Bama Flooring
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Reviewed in November 2014
I am very pleased with the work performed by Precision Painting and Decorating. My mahogany front door was in dire need of refinishing. The craftsman took great care in stripping, sanding, and applying stain. My door looks beautiful again. I will definitely use Precision Painting and...
Pro Paint & Remodel, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
Tracey cleaned the ceiling fans, base boards, and other areas of my home that she noticed to be in need of cleaning. She required minimal direction from me. She functions independently, is thorough, and efficient in all endeavors. Tracey took control, knowing what needed to be accomplished. She...
Traceys Organized Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2013
They are dependable and quick to respond. I have had them out on weekends and holidays. They are excellent and reasonably priced.
McCombs Electrical Co Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
They are sweet and they are open six days a week from 9am to 7pm. They are always efficient and they are always pleasant. With the manicures, I can get a massage of my hands, arms and shoulders. They do all types of nail decorations. They have the nice chairs and foot baths. They are a good...
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