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Wahle, Inc.

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Wahle, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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24 years of experience

Quality landscape solutions with that personal touch. Wahle, Inc., is a family owned company that provides the highest quality service in Retaining wall and paver installation, landscaping and commercial snow removal. We have been operating from our Southwest Iowa location since 2001. We also offer installation and removal of holiday lighting. We even store and maintain it for you in the off season. We look forward to helping you with your installation needs

"Really nice guy, came quickly,and did a great job,did some extra scooping,probably would call the again"

Gary M on February 2014

Quality landscape solutions with that personal touch. Wahle, Inc., is a family owned company that provides the highest quality service in Retaining wall and paver installation, landscaping and commercial snow removal. We have been operating from our Southwest Iowa location since 2001. We also offer installation and removal of holiday lighting. We even store and maintain it for you in the off season. We look forward to helping you with your installation needs

"Really nice guy, came quickly,and did a great job,did some extra scooping,probably would call the again"

Gary M on February 2014

BRYMONS HOME FURNISHINGS

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BRYMONS HOME FURNISHINGS

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19 years of experience

Full-line home furnishings store specializing in complimentary (with a minimal furniture purchase) in-home decorating consultations. Browse on your own, or ask a decorating question...we're here to help.

Full-line home furnishings store specializing in complimentary (with a minimal furniture purchase) in-home decorating consultations. Browse on your own, or ask a decorating question...we're here to help.

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Laura's Designs

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Laura's Designs

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Laura’s Designs has 1 employee: Laura provides design service; offering custom contracts to clients. Laura selects contractors and subcontractors to perform the work to ensure that each project is completed according to the specifications outlined in each estimate.

Laura’s Designs has 1 employee: Laura provides design service; offering custom contracts to clients. Laura selects contractors and subcontractors to perform the work to ensure that each project is completed according to the specifications outlined in each estimate.

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Decorist

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Decorist

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12 years of experience

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

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JewelScent Happiness by Melinda

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JewelScent Happiness by Melinda

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Combining first-class artisan fragrances with unique and fine-crafted ring designs, our jewelry candles are feast for the senses. Find a ring valued $10 to $7500 hidden in each candle.

Combining first-class artisan fragrances with unique and fine-crafted ring designs, our jewelry candles are feast for the senses. Find a ring valued $10 to $7500 hidden in each candle.

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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.

When it comes to bang for your buck, LED lights are the clear winner for Christmas lights. While these will cost more upfront, they’ll last you for many holidays to come—far longer than your basic halogen bulbs. Along with that, they also save you big on energy costs throughout the season.

If you hire a pro, the cost to hang Christmas lights is typically somewhere between $1.25 and $3 per square foot, excluding the cost of the lights. Homeowners spend an average of $420 per job, but some jobs can cost more than $1,000 if they’re extensive.

While DIY Christmas light hanging is possible, there are a few reasons why outsourcing this project is in your best interest. First and foremost, your safety is essential. People who are physically unable to hang outdoor lights should consider hiring a pro for this job. Also, homes that pose a safety hazard, like multiple stories, should have a professional tackle the lighting project.

Additionally, hiring a professional holiday lighting expert is a great idea when you won't be able to maintain your holiday lights throughout the season, as many pros include repairs as part of their rates and packages.

You now know you can hang Christmas lights with adhesive hooks, but if you need alternatives, consider pushpins, tacks, staples, and adhesive putty (for small projects). If you have a drop ceiling, look for clips and hooks designed for the metal framing. 

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