Is it safe to fix my own Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Yes, tackling blown fuses and broken light bulbs is definitely safe. Fixing the wiring on a strand of Christmas lights isn’t a good idea, though, because of the danger of shock and fire. However, if you don’t feel comfortable working with any type of electricity, consider hiring a professional Christmas light installer to manage the job safely and efficiently.</p></div>

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 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 maintenance is needed for holiday lighting between seasons?

• <div><p>Between seasons, inspect cords for damage, replace burnt-out bulbs, and clean lighting fixtures to prevent dirt buildup. Proper storage in cool, dry conditions will extend the lights' lifespan and minimize repairs or replacements when redeployed.</p></div>

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: How long do Christmas lights last?

• <div><p>While Christmas lights are a wonderful way to light up your home during the holiday season, they don&rsquo;t have a long lifespan. Most incandescent Christmas light bulbs are designed to last between 1,000 and 1,500 hours&mdash;or about one to three holiday seasons. More durable LED bulbs should last about 10 times as long. </p></div>

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Bill came to visit the same day I requested the quote and gave us a very competitive price and this was on Saturday of a holiday weekend. His crew showed up the next business day and performed all the work in one long day, doing an excellent job. I woudl hire him again.
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The people of Waterworks of Delmarva are great people to work with. First, The Owner Bob Short came to my home to give me an estimate on a 44' x 15' patio, steps off of my rear slider, firepit installation, and remove mulch and replace with decorative stone. He gave me the quote on the...
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Reviewed in August 2016
Call Sun (Father's Day) @ 6am Responded back, before 7am Arrived with his bucket truck around 10am Finished by 11am (Did not want to call on a holiday, but to afraid to spend another night in complete darkness. He understood my concerns and arrive promptly.). Great workmanship & customer...
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Reviewed in November 2014
They come out on a holiday weekend to fix the unit. A week later I had to call them again to fix the unit. They fixed the unit at first but I don't think found the true cause for the problem at first, the owners son came out and fixed it again. I felt I was overcharged in this situation because...
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Reviewed in May 2013
Every visit was a blast for my dogs. They loved going to Holiday Barn.
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Reviewed in October 2009
My first experience using Myers Electric was the day before Thanksgiving. I had my kitchen remodeled and after some issues with the contractor I had to call an electrician (Myer's Electric) to connect my oven. He was able to come immediately which was a blessing with the Holiday being the...
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Reviewed in July 2009
I called on Friday morning, July 3rd, the start of a holiday weekend. They came at noon, got the necessary parts, and completed the installation in a few hours. The two men, Tony & Tony, were friendly, polite and very professional. The work was neat, they left everything immaculate. They...
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