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Avatar for True North Mechanical
True North Mechanical
5.0(
4
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Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Avatar for 4 Corners Remodeling & Construction, LLC
4 Corners Remodeling & Construction, LLC
3.0(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We recently had the pleasure of working with Matt on a home improvement project and we couldn't be happier with the results. His attention to detail is impeccable— from the framing to the wider steps and even the rounded corners, every aspect was handled with care. Matt completed the work promptly and communication throughout the process was perfect. Thanks Matt."
deck and railing
deck and railing
new deck and roof addition
new deck and roof addition
new deck and roof addition

+79

Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JP Construction Contractor LLC
4.5(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job with hanging my Christmas lights on my home. I highly recommend JP Construction for anything you need done."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Window Genie of Des Moines
4.9(
18
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Super fast communication via email. Scheduling, payment, etc was incredibly easy! Completed job was well done. Will definitely use this company again in the future!"
Rust Removal
Graffiti Removal
Rust Removal
Graffiti Removal
Rust Removal

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prime Home Upkeep
5.0(
6
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful, I can’t believe it’s my house. They did an awesome job."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Hindal Way
5.0(
3
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James the owner at The Hindal way did and amazing job!!! Super friendly and an honest and hard working man. He worked fast and was very professional. I asked him to mow the lawn and he did an excellent job and he even picked up sticks and anything else in the yard that was considered “waste”. I would recommend The Hindal Way!!!! My lawn has never looked this good!! Thank you James and the Hindal way team!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mhuka Designs, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliable. Honest and on Time"
tree and bush trimming
decorative rock delivery
decorative rock install
dump clean up services
seasonal changeout flower pots

+19

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Nationwide Office Care
4.8(
5
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good. They are very professional, clean, and they did a good job."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

To hang Christmas lights on a ceiling without using nails or traditional hooks, you have several damage-free options. Adhesive hooks and clips are a popular choice. For smaller projects, you can use pushpins, tacks, or adhesive putty. Specially designed transparent tape that can hold weight without damaging paint is also effective. For a more creative approach, consider stringing the lights over a curtain rod near the ceiling. If you have a drop ceiling, look for clips and hooks designed to attach to the metal framing. Note that staples can also be used, but may leave small holes.

Considering the pros and cons of hiring a professional holiday light installer can help you decide if it’s right for you. Here are some advantages and disadvantages:

Pros

  • Saves time

  • Reduces stress

  • Produces for custom, high-quality designs

  • Provides better-quality lights

  • Reduces personal safety risks 

  • May Include takedown and storage services

Cons

  • More expensive than DIY light installation

  • Less control over the design

  • High demand for installers

  • Contractors may keep the lights and decorations

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.

No one has figured out a perfect solution to this problem. Tying icicle lights down or adding weights to them can help, but it’s a very time-consuming process and far from foolproof. If your winters are too windy, we suggest simply switching away from icicle lights to straight runs of non-dangling lights along the edge of your roof.

Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder. 

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