Why is half my strand of Christmas lights out?

• <div><p>It can be frustrating to see one half of your lights working while the other half is dark. Long strands of Christmas lights often contain more than one circuit. If half of your strand won’t light up, there’s likely a burned-out or loose bulb on that circuit in the strand. Check the strand and replace any loose or damaged bulbs. </p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to install holiday lighting?

• <div><p>The installation duration typically ranges from a few hours to a full day, depending on the size and complexity of the design. Coordinating with professionals can help estimate more precise timelines based on your specific installation preferences.</p></div>

Q: How is holiday lighting added or removed safely?

• <div><p>Safe installation involves using appropriate anchors for weight and weather-resistant fixtures, ensuring all connections are secure and safe from water exposure. Removal should be performed carefully, avoiding pulling or yanking on cables to prevent damage to lighting and home exteriors.</p></div>

Q: How much do replacement Christmas blinker lights cost?

• <div><p>Blinker lights come with a standard box of Christmas lights, so you don&rsquo;t need to pay extra for them unless you&rsquo;ve misplaced the ones from the original box. You can buy replacement Christmas blinker lights for about $8 per box. If you want to plan for future holidays, you can buy a value box of 24 replacement blinker bulbs for about $12. Also called flasher lights, the replacement bulbs often come in packages of six bulbs.</p></div>

Q: How much does professional Christmas light installation cost?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-christmas-light-installation-cost.htm#cost-factors">cost of professional Christmas light installation</a> is <b>$430</b> on average, but it can range from <b>$100</b> for basic projectors to <b>$1,200</b> or more for an extensive holiday light installation. The overall price also depends on the size of your home and any other location where you&rsquo;ll be adding lighting. For instance, a small, one-story home typically costs between <b>$250 and $600</b> for light installation, but a 4,000-foot multi-story home costs significantly more, ranging from <b>$500 to $1,800</b>. </p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

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 July 2019
they did a great job, worked hard and even on a Holiday to finish. I would recommend their service
CertaPro Painters
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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...
Windy Ridge Interiors
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Reviewed in March 2016
We had to have our egress replaced on very short notice due to the sale of our house. Scott was able to get out and get an estimate completed within a day or two of our email. The next day he was at our house with his team exactly when he said he would be, and in less than two hours, the...
Basement Replacement Experts, Inc.
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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...
SORTED AFFAIRS HOME STAGING
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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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Reviewed in July 2011
We've had a residential service contract with Neighbors for several years and have been very pleased. The contract (approx. $190.00/year in 2011) covers the spring and fall check-ups for AC/heat pump and furnace, and provides discounts on service calls - including not paying extra for night,...
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