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TruBlue of Shoreline CT
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Haddam, CT and surrounding areas

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TrueBlue's handyman and home repair services help you maintain your home both inside and out. Whether you need us for a special project or ongoing maintenance, our services include handyman projects and to-do list chores, preventative home maintenance programs, seasonal work and senior modification services.

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UCS Construction and Design
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Serving Haddam, CT and surrounding areas

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We are new company just getting started I have a team of licensed professionals I work with. We are very well rounded in our field of work. Doing everything from small handyman repair and installation work to full remodels and renovations. No matter how big or small the job is we are here to help and give great prices and discounts to help home owners and other professionals. Always leaving up to code, quality work, and satisfied customers behind. We also do custom work such as Accent/feature walls that give a home that unique and elegant feel to it.

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

For a 7-foot-tall column, choose a light strand that is at least 32 feet long. You’ll also need to measure the distance from the column to the closest outlet to get outdoor extension cords that are the right length.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

Yes, you can synchronize Christmas lights with music to create a DIY light show. To do this, you will need several components. For hardware, you'll need standard holiday lights, decorations, lawn ornaments, tools, outdoor-rated extension cords, a computer, and a light show control system or digital controller. You will also need specialized software to program the show; popular options include Light-O-Rama (LOR), Vixen, xLights, and Animated Lights. Some, like Vixen and Animated Lights, are considered more beginner-friendly. The process involves using the software to program your lights, choosing an audio method such as speakers or an FM broadcast, and testing the entire system to make sure it's working correctly before the show.

Permanent lights can save you big in labor costs down the line, as you’ll only need to invest in installing them once. As with regular lights, costs vary based on the display and the size of your home. Costs are similar to hanging regular lights, typically falling between $220 and $650. 

In the Christmas days of yore, people braved winter weather to staple or tack their Christmas lights onto their rooftops or nearby surfaces like the fascia boards. Problems quickly emerged with that approach. Damage to the roof, even small marks from staples, provides entryways for moisture and similar issues that can hasten roof rot, wear, and associated leaks. Plus, some homes had tough fiber cement boards or other materials where staples and screws didn’t work.

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