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Q: What bulb makes Christmas lights blink?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How many lights do I need for a 7-foot tree?

• <div><p>Christmas trees need about 100 lights per foot, so you would need 700 lights for a 7-foot tree. </p></div>

Q: Can I leave my Christmas lights up year-round?

• <div><p>Good news, Christmas lovers: you can<b> </b>keep your lights up all year, provided you choose the type. It's critical that you choose holiday lights made for outdoor use, as these can withstand winter weather conditions. In addition, it's best to use <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/incandescent-vs-led.htm">LED lights instead of incandescent ones</a>. LED bulbs can withstand temperature shifts and are energy efficient. </p><p>If you are considering leaving your holiday lights up year-round, ask your lighting installer about permanent installation. This project costs around <b>$3,500</b> but gives you about six to 10 years of LED lights and adds a pleasing aesthetic to your home. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance is required for holiday lights?

• <div><p>Inspect for burnt-out bulbs, secure connections, and protect from water exposure to maintain functionality.</p></div>

Q: Should you tip holiday decorators?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won&rsquo;t expect it, but it&rsquo;s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they&rsquo;re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between <b>10% and 20%</b> of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.</p></div>

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Last update on September 02, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
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.
JR Construction
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Reviewed in July 2025
They neatly painted my Victorian in 4 colors so it looked great. The last picture is the before it was painted. Sonia is a hard worker and very reliable.
R&S Painting and Drywall
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Reviewed in May 2025
Accessible Home Builders recently converted our backyard deck into a 3-season sunroom. The communication throughout the job was probably the best we have had with a home improvement contractor. We are very pleased with the final result, and would be glad to do business with Scott again. - Gordon...
Accessible Home Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2024
Sergio and his team were professional, courteous, prompt, and performed high quality work when painting our ceiling, exterior painting of window trim, and doing minor drywall repair. They treated our home like it was their own and were meticulous with ensuring that all of our furniture and...
Art Work Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
My wife and I are very pleased with our new deck.
Callaway Corporations LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Chelsea and her team were super helpful in providing information on the many options in material, design, and overall costs. We went with a composite decking material due to the weathering and seawater factors that would normally ruin a wood deck. We were informed of pricing, building dates, and...
SchellNock Decking
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Reviewed in March 2022
Cleaned windows, exterior mold off the house, cleaned decks and sidewalk and entrance. Well done. Looking good.
Simply Clean Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2019
Corinto Decor did an absolutely amazing job on our home in Fiddlers Creek. The craftsmanship was excellent, the attention to detail was fabulous and the design assistance in the kitchen, flooring, feature wall and layout was spot on. Lena handled the design and Juan and his crew executed -...
Corinto Decor, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
I was very impressed and Linda(owner) was very pleasant. Was very happy with the work that was done and will definitely hire her for other cleanings if not on a regular basis. Have referred her to several of my friends and coworkers already. Linda definitely made my thanksgiving holiday less...
Seashore Cleaning & Pet Services
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Reviewed in October 2018
On a holiday weekend, when wehad a house full of I discovered that my air conditioning unit was not cooling the house. I turned to Home Advisor and entered a request before dawn. I had a list of interested contractors by 7;00 AM adked for details from some that sounded OK. SABRS Home Comfort...
SABRS Home Comfort, LLC
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Small jobs welcome

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Gardner Solutions

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A true jack of all trades power washing. Electrical plumbing construction repars yard work welding fabricating tree trimming take down etc

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Dump & Done

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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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Getting the job done the rite way and building great relationships with clients

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Cooper Contracting Facebook

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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chris did a great job. He was professional, personable and offered reasonable pricing. He hauled carpet, padding, plywood and hardwood for us within 24 hours of us contacting him. Thanks Chris."

+22

Response time6 hrs

Response rate91%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Natures Way Contracting and Landscape

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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"I am very happy with my new porch floor. Turns out the floor was tilted as my joists had rotted. Frank was able to get the necessary materials and finish the job in a very timely manner. Frank recommended the AZEK porch flooring and I am very happy with it."

Building a 16x15 deck. Something like this we can complete in 1-2 days

I only have pictures of this project being completed as I have lost some of them from the start. This project started off as one house and we ended up signing contracts to 2 other homeowners same day

+71

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Your Way Construction, Inc.

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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a good experience with him. He responded in a timely fashion to our requests. He also looked to us for guidance to be sure the job was being done to our specifications."

+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"He was very professional! Arrived on time and very thorough. Everything looks new and he cleans after the job is done."

Recommended by76%of homeowners

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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"They did a good job putting in some cabinets in my work trailer. They did a great job in a timely fashion."

+41

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"Adin hung my 60? flat screen tv quickly+efficiently with no problems! Before he left I realized I needed my baby?s dresser anchored to the wall, and he helped me out with that as well! His kindness and common sense went a long way. Thanks adin!"

Response time10 mins

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Emerald Lawn & Landscaping, LLC

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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"I did not hire this company for landscaping. I hired this company to bring in fill and leveling of property, lite excavating, and removal of tree limbs, and branches."

Leaf removal job that we completed Before & Af

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

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.

Christmas trees need about 100 lights per foot, so you would need 700 lights for a 7-foot tree.

Good news, Christmas lovers: you can keep your lights up all year, provided you choose the type. It's critical that you choose holiday lights made for outdoor use, as these can withstand winter weather conditions. In addition, it's best to use LED lights instead of incandescent ones. LED bulbs can withstand temperature shifts and are energy efficient.

If you are considering leaving your holiday lights up year-round, ask your lighting installer about permanent installation. This project costs around $3,500 but gives you about six to 10 years of LED lights and adds a pleasing aesthetic to your home.

Inspect for burnt-out bulbs, secure connections, and protect from water exposure to maintain functionality.

It’s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won’t expect it, but it’s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they’re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between 10% and 20% of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.

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