"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-jose/arnold%27s-hauling-reviews-347161.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"ProStar","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Keith T."},"reviewBody":"I bought a Big Deal from Angie's List for gutter and roof cleaning. I called Victor and scheduled a time in early December 2013 for the service. I stayed home from work all day, but VIctor was a no-show. He did not respond to my phone calls and messages for over a month. Finally, out of the blue, he texted me on January 8th and said he had been really busy over the holidays. He wanted to do the work that day. I agreed and he came within an hour and he and his men did a good job. I would use him again, with the caveat that his scheduling is not the most reliable. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/redwood-city/prostar-reviews-2271095.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Shag Bros Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sarah F."},"reviewBody":"I first heard about Jerry/Shag Bros. from a friend in San Francisco who had used Jerry's services when someone dropped a tube of bright red lipstick on his white carpet. When I heard Jerry was able to remove the lipstick stains completely, I didn't think twice about calling him the next time I needed my carpets cleaned. Today I used Jerry's carpet cleaning services for the third time in the last 3 years. My husband and I spilled dirty, sappy Christmas tree water all over our cream colored wool carpet when we were taking the tree out after the holidays (definitely one for the annals of stupid customer tricks). We were afraid the carpet was a total, but Jerry was able to get the stains out. And as luck would have it, just before Jerry arrived, our cat vomited on our bedroom carpet, so I had him treat that stain as well. As has been my experience in the past, Jerry was able to schedule a visit within two days before the stains set in the carpet. This time he brought his son Max along to help. Both Jerry and Max are personable and friendly and most important, excellent at what they do. Cleaning wool carpets is a particular skill, and Shag Bros. definitely knows how to clean wool. While Shag Bros. is based in San Mateo and I'm in Marin, Jerry is willing to drive to Marin and of course he covers San Francisco and the Peninsula as well.
We walked into the store just to look at the options of cabinets, color, and options. Alex spent at least two hours with us showing us the different manufacturers, colors, options, and going over rough pricing. My plan was to install all of the cabinets and trim work myself.
Alex supported me in that decision, so we scheduled a sit down to put my kitchen dimensions in the computer. He worked off our architects drawings and asked many questions. Alex supported our ideas, offered alternatives to what we were thinking (that worked out better) and gave us ideas we had never thought of. At every little step on the computer he would pull up a 3D image so we could see what it looked like. If there were any dimensions missing he make a note for me to email him back with that info. As we progressed, I was getting tired of the exacting details, however now the project is finished, they were necessary. Once we thought we had everything complete, Alex came to the house and re-measured everything to be absolutely correct. Alex designed in small areas for variance in case the contractor did not match the drawings exactly. Since I was doing the install myself, I asked many questions on how to do things. Alex answered all of them and gave me great ideas on how to make it easier. He never once pushed us to get an installer. Our cabinets all arrived in great shape, however they were a little later than hoped, due to the holidays at the factory, out of control of Best Buy cabinets. After installation, I everything fit as planned, there was no extra material."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-carlos/best-buy-cabinets-reviews-337323.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Farmer's Insurance Paul Demil","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Elsie P."},"reviewBody":" Of course we wish that it hadn't happened at all, but considering it did, it could not have gone better. As I said before we have lived in our home for 40 years and the house was built in the early 1950's. There was a lot that we had to do ourselves, that really had nothing to do with our claim (i.e. get rid of things that we had accumulated over the last 40 years). We also needed to do repairs that were unrelated to the claim and that is still a work in progress. And, of course, once one thing is fixed and looks good, it really brings emphasis to everything else that now looks very shabby. So we're working on things bit by bit, and have to say that the vendors that we are using are ones that we came to know through our experience with our "flood" or have been recommended by vendors that we worked with during that time.
I think that a lot of what I should be listing in this section I already listed in the other section, but it is a bit confusing. We have lovely new cork floors in bedrooms and hallway, laundry room, and bathroom. It is an upgrade and so we are paying the difference, well worth it! The vendor that Farmers works with and recommended, Craftsman Floor Covering, Petaluma and they met all our needs with a wonderful selection of materials, and superb installers. The main bathroom has new sheetrock as the sheetrock had water damage. The other rooms had the original Philippine Mahogany, so they just required extensive cleaning, most of which was taken care of as a part of the asbestos removal of the floors. The only mahogany that needed replacing was behind the washer/dryer where the water had sprayed it for hours.
Other than the "drying out", the asbestos removal took the longest time, mainly because of preparation and testing, the crew actually did all the removal in one day.
Farmers really kept the ball rolling, and we were able to celebrate Christmas with visiting family and even managed to decorate, something that seemed like it would be absolutely impossible in mid October.
The actual claim was closed out in early December, which I think is very good, considering that a little over a third of our house received extensive damage.
Again, I am so impressed with Farmer's Insurance and especially Paul Demil agency. We felt through the entire process that we were valued like family, not just clients. Personal touches and concern, every step of the way, I would gladly rate them A+++++++ in all aspects. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/petaluma/farmer%27s-insurance-paul-demil-reviews-3272291.htm"},"position":10}]}
Holiday Decorating reviews from real Angi homeowners in San Anselmo, CA
Last update on October 15, 2025
Gaill T.
5.0
06/2024
Dario responded to our plumbing emergency (burst pipe) on a holiday and solved the problem quickly and expertly, thoroughly explaining the situation. Great communication, very honest! Would not hesitate to hire again!
Heather M.
5.0
01/2021
Charlie and his crew were great! Charlie was clear and honest is his expectation setting. Squeezed us in over a booked up holiday week to get us up and running with heat again. Addressed any questions or small issues that arose right away. We found his prices fair and his crew got the job...
Xenia M.
5.0
11/2016
Excellent as always. I was able to get an appointment right after the Thanksgiving holiday and Ryan showed up on time put covers on his shoes before he walked in. Within an hour, Ryan had the problem assessed and resolved. I appreciate that he walked me through the process and was up front...
Sylvia B.
5.0
09/2016
It went very well. They answered all questions. It was a Sunday when I called them and the work was done on Monday, Labor day. There was no additional charge for working on a holiday. They were very professional.
Maria R.
5.0
05/2016
She has been fabulous to work with. We haven't quite gotten to the finish line but we are almost there. She has a great aesthetic and really has some great contacts to find some really beautiful and best of all affordable pieces. She is always very responsive and goes out of her way to make...
Karlo A.
5.0
03/2016
Arnold was prompt to return our inquiry call. We were a bit out of his normal area of operation but he still agreed to quote the job. Arnold's quote was very reasonable. And he was also very flexible in scheduling during the 2015 winter holiday break; 1 work day prior to the originally...
Keith T.
4.0
01/2014
I bought a Big Deal from Angie's List for gutter and roof cleaning. I called Victor and scheduled a time in early December 2013 for the service. I stayed home from work all day, but VIctor was a no-show. He did not respond to my phone calls and messages for over a month. Finally, out of the...
We walked into the store just to look at the options of cabinets, color, and options. Alex spent at least two hours with us showing us the different manufacturers, colors, options, and going over rough pricing. My plan was to install all of the cabinets and trim work myself. Alex...
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in gutter cleaning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Marco was on time (early in fact), efficient, quick, and nice. He gave me an estimate and did the work right then. Who does that these days? Thank you, Marco!"
Lori K on April 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in gutter cleaning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Marco was on time (early in fact), efficient, quick, and nice. He gave me an estimate and did the work right then. Who does that these days? Thank you, Marco!"
Each one of us has a vision of the perfect event. Something Planned Events will make your vision become reality and plan the event to your heart's desire. SPE offers over 30 years of combined experience with planning Weddings, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Fundraising Events, Company Holiday Parties, Corporate Meetings, Tradeshows and so much more! Our owner has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, working with large hotel's, associations and restaurants. She uses the knowledge she has gained over the years to help make the best decisions and seek the best pricing for each event.
Each one of us has a vision of the perfect event. Something Planned Events will make your vision become reality and plan the event to your heart's desire. SPE offers over 30 years of combined experience with planning Weddings, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Fundraising Events, Company Holiday Parties, Corporate Meetings, Tradeshows and so much more! Our owner has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, working with large hotel's, associations and restaurants. She uses the knowledge she has gained over the years to help make the best decisions and seek the best pricing for each event.
Martin Martinez is the sole owner of Oak River Landscaping INC, and has over 10 years of professional experience creating beautiful outdoor living spaces and landscaping for residential clients. With loyal crews, Oak River Landscaping is fully equipped to handle almost any outdoor project, large and small. Our services include lawn mowing, mulch and top soil, gardening services, lawn aeration and fertilization, concrete patios and outdoor living spaces, stone fireplaces and fire pits, and much more. We look forward to serving you! Call us today.
"Martin was prompt and able to get the job done in no time! He was very conscientious about doing his best and checked in with me periodically to make sure we were on the same page. He answered all my questions and encouraged me to call if I need more help."
Leslie Q on March 2021
Martin Martinez is the sole owner of Oak River Landscaping INC, and has over 10 years of professional experience creating beautiful outdoor living spaces and landscaping for residential clients. With loyal crews, Oak River Landscaping is fully equipped to handle almost any outdoor project, large and small. Our services include lawn mowing, mulch and top soil, gardening services, lawn aeration and fertilization, concrete patios and outdoor living spaces, stone fireplaces and fire pits, and much more. We look forward to serving you! Call us today.
"Martin was prompt and able to get the job done in no time! He was very conscientious about doing his best and checked in with me periodically to make sure we were on the same page. He answered all my questions and encouraged me to call if I need more help."
We are the LARGEST Machine Rental company in the Bay Area. We rent frozen drink machines perfect for margaritas, slushies, smoothies and frozen coffee drinks. We rent ice cream machines, popcorn machines, snokone machines, cotton candy machines, chocolate fountains, hot dog steamers and nacho cheese warmers.
We are the LARGEST Machine Rental company in the Bay Area. We rent frozen drink machines perfect for margaritas, slushies, smoothies and frozen coffee drinks. We rent ice cream machines, popcorn machines, snokone machines, cotton candy machines, chocolate fountains, hot dog steamers and nacho cheese warmers.
We offer consultation to subcontractors for any needs on the job as in interior decorating we would for example hire painters or electricians for the completion of any job that require the expertise that we do not offer
We offer consultation to subcontractors for any needs on the job as in interior decorating we would for example hire painters or electricians for the completion of any job that require the expertise that we do not offer
Green Valley Christmas Trees™ is committed to providing the freshest, most premium Christmas trees available. Our Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, Balsam Fir and Nordmann Fir Christmas trees are farm grown in their native soils. Each tree is carefully hand-inspected by our farmers before shipment to ensure that it meets our high quality standards. Our mail order Christmas trees are harvested and shipped within 48 hours guaranteeing you the maximum beauty and freshness.
Green Valley Christmas Trees™ is committed to providing the freshest, most premium Christmas trees available. Our Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, Balsam Fir and Nordmann Fir Christmas trees are farm grown in their native soils. Each tree is carefully hand-inspected by our farmers before shipment to ensure that it meets our high quality standards. Our mail order Christmas trees are harvested and shipped within 48 hours guaranteeing you the maximum beauty and freshness.
Full service Home Maintenance & Repair. Specializing in painting, flooring and bathroom/kitchen remodeling. Electrical, plumbing etc. Licensed General Contractor License #1088129
"Josh and his helper did excellent work. The highest peak was over 2 stories and they tackled it like the pros they are. Very nice men and I'm happy with their work."
SANDRA W on September 2025
Full service Home Maintenance & Repair. Specializing in painting, flooring and bathroom/kitchen remodeling. Electrical, plumbing etc. Licensed General Contractor License #1088129
"Josh and his helper did excellent work. The highest peak was over 2 stories and they tackled it like the pros they are. Very nice men and I'm happy with their work."
SANDRA W on September 2025
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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts
The most likely cause of accidentally flashing lights is that a regular bulb has been replaced with a flash bulb by accident. If that’s not the case, you should look for a bulb on the strand that is not quite seated properly and will lose its connection when it’s touched or moved.
If you don’t have a ladder, you may be able to use a light-hanging pole. If not, you’ll have to rent a bucket lift or other machinery to reach your roof.
On average, holiday decoration services cost around $800, but prices can range from around $300 to to $2,500 or more, depending on the extent of the work and home size. Simple interior holiday decoration can cost closer to $300 while hiring a decorating pro to hang exterior lights and exterior decorations alongside the interior work will total around $800. For large decorations or extensive design and decoration services, you can expect to pay $2,500. Note that these prices only include labor, not the decorations.
There’s no fixed answer to this question, as it depends on the size of your home and the number of lights you want to hang. On average, people spend one to four hours hanging Christmas lights. You should also consider hiring a holiday decorating service to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Safe installation involves using appropriate anchors for weight and weather-resistant fixtures, ensuring all connections are secure and safe from water exposure. Removal should be performed carefully, avoiding pulling or yanking on cables to prevent damage to lighting and home exteriors.
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The San Anselmo, 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.
Keep your home festive and safe this holiday season by discovering the top Christmas light safety tips for installing and operating your holiday lights.