Andy and crew came early on October 30th to work, then finished up the following Monday to Wed. doing the powerwash, repairing the wood, stucco on the house. That took awhile because the house need a lot of work. This was figured in the contract. The workers came early at 8 am and worked till 3:30-4. (getting darker earlier now) After the home was was cleaned and ready to go, they did the primer. Which is the Rhino shield protective primer that seals the home. This is what will help wrap the home to keep it warmer in winter and cooler in summer, they say. For more explaining go to their website. The primer was tinted with the base house color we chose. We thought it was going to be thicker, but goes on like regular paint. Jeff came by to drop off more product and showed me the pant drums and what is in it. After the primer, we signed a form (hubby did) and paid another payment. Andy was to take hubby around the house to check if we were satisfied. He did not , end of day, I called Jeff who said he is suppose to do that and talked to Andy. Next day we went around home. I asked why the sun room panels were not primed. Andy said that is going to be last because it has to be hand painted. The rest of the house is sprayed painted. Then after the final coat was done the workers started to do the trim. Now we picked out the colors, but you never know until it is on the house if you are going to like them. The trim is a sage green and looks a lot lighter and softer then I would want. That is not RHINO fault. But I told Jeff and Andy and they added a 2nd, coat to make it darker. (they do not do doors, we will do that later with a color that pops!) They did the shed and hand painted the decorative wood I had over the shed windows. They painted white a fence by our front porch and basketball backboard. These things were thrown in at no cost. The Sun room was painted and what a difference that makes. Plus it will protect the walls of the sun room. After it was all done , we walked around the house and fixed areas we saw that needed more paint. They also did around the door and door jams. Now that it has been a week, I am more used to the color and we both really like it. They cleaned up really great, did not leave a mess. Jeff and Jenna were really good about working us with payments and holding checks. I appreciate that. Over all, this a new product to our area, but has been around for years.We did not want to have to paint again in 5, 7 years. The shield is good for 25 years within the contract. If we had any problems, we could talk to Jeff and he helped us. The house looks good. So think of Rhino shield next time you want to paint and tell them our name. LOL. Bonnie "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-jose/rhino-shield-reviews-313039.htm"},"position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Switched Electric","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jim G."},"reviewBody":"The above service performance describes in detail my experience with electrical contractor ( Seth Silbough ), actions taken to fix a non working garage freezer,on a holiday ( Easter Sunday ), 04/24/2011."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/monterey/switched-electric-reviews-6218246.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"SENSIBLE INTERIORS","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Joe W."},"reviewBody":"The Sensible Interiors team was a great resource for us. The owner, Shauna was able to take our input and transform our dream into reality. From the initial meeting through the final walk-through it was clear that Shauna believes in customer service. Shauna owns a small retail and service shop in downtown Atwater, and I had been in several times before asking her to lend me a hand with my home. She was prompt with service and gave me no-nonsense answers to my questions. I trusted her judgment and I am glad that I did. If you are in the market for a decorator, or just a little advice stop by and visit Shauna!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/atwater/sensible-interiors-reviews-432710.htm"},"position":4}]}
Holiday Decorating reviews from real Angi homeowners in Los Banos, CA
Last update on October 15, 2025
Linda F.
5.0
11/2019
Dustin was polite and professional. He responded quickly and even came out on a holiday without charging extra. We will definitely use his services again.
Bonnie K.
5.0
11/2014
This was a lot of money to spend on painting a home. It has been 15 years+ since last painted. It needed a lot of prep work. Because this paint, will be on our home for 25 years or the last paint job we will do, it took my husband and I a long time to pick out the colors. Rhino shield uses...
Jim G.
5.0
04/2011
The above service performance describes in detail my experience with electrical contractor ( Seth Silbough ), actions taken to fix a non working garage freezer,on a holiday ( Easter Sunday ), 04/24/2011.
Joe W.
5.0
03/2008
The Sensible Interiors team was a great resource for us. The owner, Shauna was able to take our input and transform our dream into reality. From the initial meeting through the final walk-through it was clear that Shauna believes in customer service. Shauna owns a small retail and service...
We are a team of four and we brighten your holiday. We work personally with homeowners and businesses, installing decorative lights for the Holiday season.
We are a team of four and we brighten your holiday. We work personally with homeowners and businesses, installing decorative lights for the Holiday season.
Donna's Housekeeping is an Award Winning BBB Accredited business offering the highest level of advanced cleaning . Using a high perfomance machine cleaning system to perform the most efficient and thorough cleaning backed my the military and hospital grade of clean. I offer top to bottom inside and out behind and underneath no surface left untouched standard of clean.
Donna's Housekeeping is an Award Winning BBB Accredited business offering the highest level of advanced cleaning . Using a high perfomance machine cleaning system to perform the most efficient and thorough cleaning backed my the military and hospital grade of clean. I offer top to bottom inside and out behind and underneath no surface left untouched standard of clean.
Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.
Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.
Hey, I'm Lance! I became a professional online portrait artist in 2006 after my family was taken from me in a tornado losing my mother, father, brother, and son. Twenty-eight lives were taken as well as all their possessions, like mine. I drew from destroyed photos their families so they could have memorial portraits of them at the funerals and for the rest of time. Since then I have made a living traveling the country doing shows and drawing from photos you email me on line. There is NO GIFT more unique that brings more tears of joy to a loved one's eyes like one of these. Nothing. I've seen it time and time again. I make it affordable to anyone who's ever wanted one of these. Paintings with half the detail of these can cost upwards of $30,000 limiting something like this from hanging in living rooms for families to the rich only. Not anymore. Here's how it works.. Simply email me your favorite picture or pictures to [email protected] with a brief description of what you would like done. The bigger and clearer the picture the better the drawing. I will start an initial sketch right away and take pictures of it and show it to you. Please email them quickly if possible, because the holidays are coming and I get busy. Once the initial sketch is done. I usually take something down on it. It's a lot of work doing the initial sketch. This varies on the cost of the drawing which we will discuss right away. Drawings are usually 175 for 9x12's 225 for 11x14's 275 for 14x17's After this process is done I continue with your art piece sending you photos on line all the way through which many people find a lot of fun. I am also friends on Facebook with almost every person I've ever drawn for as well and would like to be your friend as well if you would like that. I post them on FB at your discretion. It makes me way more legit to people as well. The Prices vary with the art because of the size of the drawing as well as the number of faces. The number of faces DOES NOT double the cost. Usually an extra face is added depending on the size from anywhere between 25 and 50, but I do deals on these more than anything, so please call me about it at .(850) 691-3976
Hey, I'm Lance! I became a professional online portrait artist in 2006 after my family was taken from me in a tornado losing my mother, father, brother, and son. Twenty-eight lives were taken as well as all their possessions, like mine. I drew from destroyed photos their families so they could have memorial portraits of them at the funerals and for the rest of time. Since then I have made a living traveling the country doing shows and drawing from photos you email me on line. There is NO GIFT more unique that brings more tears of joy to a loved one's eyes like one of these. Nothing. I've seen it time and time again. I make it affordable to anyone who's ever wanted one of these. Paintings with half the detail of these can cost upwards of $30,000 limiting something like this from hanging in living rooms for families to the rich only. Not anymore. Here's how it works.. Simply email me your favorite picture or pictures to [email protected] with a brief description of what you would like done. The bigger and clearer the picture the better the drawing. I will start an initial sketch right away and take pictures of it and show it to you. Please email them quickly if possible, because the holidays are coming and I get busy. Once the initial sketch is done. I usually take something down on it. It's a lot of work doing the initial sketch. This varies on the cost of the drawing which we will discuss right away. Drawings are usually 175 for 9x12's 225 for 11x14's 275 for 14x17's After this process is done I continue with your art piece sending you photos on line all the way through which many people find a lot of fun. I am also friends on Facebook with almost every person I've ever drawn for as well and would like to be your friend as well if you would like that. I post them on FB at your discretion. It makes me way more legit to people as well. The Prices vary with the art because of the size of the drawing as well as the number of faces. The number of faces DOES NOT double the cost. Usually an extra face is added depending on the size from anywhere between 25 and 50, but I do deals on these more than anything, so please call me about it at .(850) 691-3976
Landscape Design & Installation / California AB-1881 Compliant / CA State Lic. #704255 / Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor #85983 / EPA Water Sense Partner
"Very pleased with the work performed, restoration of work areas, & constant updates!"
Donald K on May 2018
Landscape Design & Installation / California AB-1881 Compliant / CA State Lic. #704255 / Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor #85983 / EPA Water Sense Partner
"Very pleased with the work performed, restoration of work areas, & constant updates!"
Donald K on May 2018
Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts
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.
You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack.
A blinking, or twinkle, bulb makes Christmas lights blink. Usually, this type of bulb has a silver or red tip, making it easily distinguishable from other non-blinking bulbs. Most packages of Christmas lights come with additional blinking and non-blinking bulbs. Additional bulbs can be purchased at a hardware store or online retailer.
Repairing a strand of Christmas lights will save you a few dollars and the hassle of going to the store to purchase new ones. That may or may not be enough to make fixing them worth it to you. However, if the lights are already hanging or around the tree, removing and replacing them is far more time-consuming than performing a quick repair job.
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The Los Banos, CA homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Christmas light installation costs depend mostly on your home’s square footage, but our expert guide breaks down all the factors that influence what you’ll pay.
If you're dreaming of rocking around your—professionally decorated—tree this season, this is how much a Christmas tree decorating service will cost you.