How do you hang Christmas lights on a roof peak without a ladder?

• <div><p>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. </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: Can I use duct tape to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Technically, you can use duct tape to hang Christmas lights, but it&rsquo;s not the best bet. Duct tape or other types of tape retain moisture, which isn&rsquo;t ideal when near an electrical wire. Plus, it can peel off due to the elements. Duct tape is also a very unattractive option, visually speaking. Instead, opt for roof clips for Christmas lights, which are affordable and easy to use.</p></div>

Q: Can you hang lights on eaves?

• <div><p>Yes, if your roof is in stable condition, you should be able to hang Christmas lights from the eaves. Hang Christmas light directly from the eaves for best results, using light clips or an alternative type of adhesive. When installing lights on your eaves, be sure to work carefully and avoid adding too much weight or pressure to them.</p></div>

Q: How do you hang Christmas lights on a roof peak without a ladder?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a ladder, you may be able to use a light-hanging pole. If not, you&rsquo;ll have to rent a bucket lift or other machinery to reach your roof. </p></div>

Q: How much do outdoor holiday lights cost?

• <div><p>Outdoor Christmas lights cost between $80 to $300 on average without installation. This comes out to about $4 to $50 per strand. You can get a box of outdoor Christmas lights for as little as $20, if you just want to decorate a small area, like a doorway. If you want to go all out and cover your entire home, you'll need between 10 to 20 strands of 100 to 200 bulbs each.</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>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Matt and crew arrived on time. They had the equipment they needed. Carefully mannered equipment through the yard avoiding any damage to lawn decorations. Worked efficiently as a team. Left the site cleaner than when they arrived. Very professional. Highly recommend. A satisfied...
Green Tree Care and Habitat Restoration
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Reviewed in June 2023
I hired Zooks Look, Inc. to paint the exterior of my house. I could not be more happy with the results! Chris stopped by promptly upon my request, and looked at what I wanted done, and Robert and the crew got everything done quickly and efficiently. Their attention to detail was amazing, and...
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Reviewed in August 2016
Gloria is wonderful to work with! She came in and totally redid our living room area. Rearranged furniture, added coordinating decor which was pulled from other rooms in the house and some she brought with her. Hung pictures that I wanted to integrate into the room, painted some frames on the...
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Reviewed in July 2015
I called Hometown plumbing right before the 4th of July weekend - I had already called about a dozen other plumbers who couldn't fit me into their schedules. The lady helping with scheduling was very nice and professional. She had to check with the technician about fitting me in on very little...
Hometown Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2014
Mark was so helpful in making our transition from the Chicago area to Ankeny a smooth one. We really appreciated his insights on the area and real estate experience. He was also very flexible and it was so easy to get in touch with him, even on weekends and holidays. He helped us figure out what...
Charter House Real Estate
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Reviewed in November 2014
At the age where doing own outdoor holiday lighting is not possible. Received 2 referrals for "Christmas Decor." Entered into a three year contract for professional lighting. What a difference! Steve is great, knowledgable and our outdoors look great. How easy they put up, use timers, and...
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Reviewed in February 2014
My husband and I just moved into the area and into a new house. Our house has big rooms and I could not picture how I was going to decorate them. We needed to fill a lot of rooms and I had no clue where to start. Our first visit Robin came over and looked at the furniture I had and helped me...
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Reviewed in October 2013
It was great working with Laurie. She was highly recommended by a friend and after seeing positive reviews on Angie's List, I contacted her. I had a challenge on my hands because one of the rooms to be painted was a former nursery that had decorative painting. Laurie did an excellent job from...
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Reviewed in May 2013
Mark Jorgensen was prompt, efficient and friendly and always kept us informed. His workmanship was outstanding -- the best painting job we have had! Mark was very patient and helpful while we considered making some changes to our project. He kept our home very clean and neat and was most...
Jorgensen Decorating
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Reviewed in March 2013
The staff were great. The product was super fresh (made that morning). They decorated the little cakes as I requested. I would recommend them to anyone looking for something other than cup cakes for a party for adults.
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