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Q: How many feet of lights do you need to wrap a column?

• <div><p>For a 7-foot-tall column, choose a light strand that is at least 32 feet long. You&rsquo;ll also need to measure the distance from the column to the closest outlet to get outdoor extension cords that are the right length.</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: How do you make a prelit Christmas tree light blink?

• <div><p>If you take home a pre-lit Christmas tree but want to spruce it up with blinking lights, don&rsquo;t worry, there&rsquo;s a simple solution. You can easily replace the light bulbs on the pre-lit tree with flashing bulbs. For a more subtle look, only replace some of the bulbs with flashing bulbs.</p></div>

Q: Can I fix a string of lights without a tester?

• <div><p>Yes, you can try removing and replacing each individual light bulb one at a time until you find the problem bulb&mdash;just be prepared for it to take a while. The bulb tester is worth the investment if you don&rsquo;t have a lot of extra time to spare or need to test several strands of lights.</p></div>

Q: What does it mean if half my string of lights is flashing?

• <div><p>The most likely cause of accidentally flashing lights is that a regular bulb has been replaced with a flash bulb by accident. If that&rsquo;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&rsquo;s touched or moved.</p></div>

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Last update on December 12, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
See above comment about Larry the technician. He was fantastic by the way but in the end cost to repair equated to 1/2 of what a new stove would cost. Chose to live w what works and replace after the holidays. By the way Larry shared some very good info on future purchases so glad we had the...
Able Service Co. South
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Reviewed in September 2025
Amazing! My house sparkles from top to bottom. It smells so good and everything is just immaculate. I am beyond grateful for the hard work, and effort. I cannot wait to have you back! Thank you so much!
CCS HOUSECLEANING
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Reviewed in May 2025
Mike was professional and timely on this project. I’d had a master bath that stayed gutted for 31 years. He brought it to life. My late husband and I talked about what we wanted. Mike exceeded my expectations. Nickel matching fixtures, rain shower, the colors are exactly what I wanted. Thanks
New England Contractors & Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
I thought about removing a bathtub and bricks from my backyard on Thanksgiving morning. I sent a message on Anji’s just to get it off my mind for the day, not expecting a response for days. The owner contacted me immediately on a holiday! First thing Saturday morning, they came out for a very...
Dean Property Services
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Reviewed in January 2023
MG Interiors has done all my window treatments for the past 30 years. She is very detailed and reliable. She does a beautiful job on many different types of window drapes, cornices, and blinds or shutters. Marcia designs window treatments and has fabulous taste in decor. I highly recommend MG...
MG Interiors
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Reviewed in January 2022
Its fine and no problem. They were pleasant.
Alvins Plumbing and Heating LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
I would recommend them To single women! They did great work and are very respectful! Tony came over on New Years weekend holiday, when no one else would to quote me, we made an appt for Thursday the work is done and they cleaned up and stuck to his price !!! Tony also helped me getting the...
A.H. Sullivan, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
Very personable and professional and they helped us meet a Holiday deadline..Brent & Dara the owners are very nice and conscientious, Jeanne & Gene Bankers
Down and Dirty Cleaning and Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in July 2015
Originally hired to do a deck for us but ended up doing several other projects instead. They took down the popcorn ceiling, rebuilt the front steps, painted several rooms, installed a new dryer vent, installed a gutter, replaced a few light fixtures and moved a mirror from one bathroom to...
Above & Beyond Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
The workers who were send took pride in their work <br /> The house looks amazing. <br /> David assisted with the selection of colors and oversaw the work <br /> The painters paid very careful attention to all detail <br /> If I had a question, David would pick up the phone immediately. I...
One Stop Remodeling
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"Excellent work for a fair fee . I worked with David who has a gift for home design and repair projects. He is very good at analyzing a project and setting out an efficient way to proceed with it. David has excellent manners and is punctual and hard working."

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"Andre dos an amazing job every time!! I can finally leave my house. I can take my bins to the curb. He always makes a path for my dogs to get to the yard. He even did the stairs without me asking!! He salts!! And super happy and kind!! Highly recommend!!"

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Shmiddy's Handyman Services

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Mac & Son Electric LLC

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Mac & Son Electric LLC is a company that specializes in panel and service upgrades, electrical remodeling, troubleshooting, interior and exterior lighting, commercial and residential, and any electrical projects or issues.

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Jay

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Very hard working been in electrical field for 9 years. Let me know what projects you need done. Jack of all trades

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In business since 2021

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"They are very professional and thorough."

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DJP ELECTRIC LLC

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Fully licensed and insured electrical contractor.\nover 20years experience

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Valon

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My name is valon but you can call me lony i work as electician here in USA i love my job i do it nice and clean and i care so much about my clients and their problems

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Munson General

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I do general handyman work

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Electrical Pros

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Electrical Pros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Southington, CT and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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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.

There aren’t many alternative methods to hanging Christmas lights on fascia without using clips. But if you don’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.

If you take home a pre-lit Christmas tree but want to spruce it up with blinking lights, don’t worry, there’s a simple solution. You can easily replace the light bulbs on the pre-lit tree with flashing bulbs. For a more subtle look, only replace some of the bulbs with flashing bulbs.

Yes, you can try removing and replacing each individual light bulb one at a time until you find the problem bulb—just be prepared for it to take a while. The bulb tester is worth the investment if you don’t have a lot of extra time to spare or need to test several strands of lights.

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.

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