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Phelps Lawn Care, LLC
5.0(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They Are Fantastic .. Very Professional and Very Great and Knowledgeable On What They Do..Also Very Neat and So Great at Getting a Large Lawn With Big Banks Taken Care of Quickly and Precisely .Its A Big Lawn and I Have Gotten Soo Many Compliments On It..They Have Everything Looking Neat Tidy and My Stairs ..25 Steps Looking Spotless After Done .These Are Angels Sent ..I Cant Do It Alone .You Wont Be Disappointed. Love Phelps Lawn Care ..Want Good Results ..You Wont Be Disappointed At All.I Would Give 50 Stars If I Could .Thanks Again Phelps Lawn Care !!à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à Â"
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Mulch bed Cleanup
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Driftless Irrigation & Lighting, LLC
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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 Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Matt did a good job; the shelves looked great. He kept me informed of his schedule and did things in a timely manner. His quote for the project was right on."
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit
Shelf Build and Installation
Framing New Wall for Half-bath
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mae's Rising LLC
5.0(
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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 Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yvonna at Maes Rising was prompt, professional, and did great work. She went above and beyond my expectations. Ill be hiring her again!"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dream Homes MW
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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 Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Dream Homes MW is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time6 days
Response rate88%
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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can synchronize Christmas lights with music to create a DIY light show. To do this, you will need several components. For hardware, you'll need standard holiday lights, decorations, lawn ornaments, tools, outdoor-rated extension cords, a computer, and a light show control system or digital controller. You will also need specialized software to program the show; popular options include Light-O-Rama (LOR), Vixen, xLights, and Animated Lights. Some, like Vixen and Animated Lights, are considered more beginner-friendly. The process involves using the software to program your lights, choosing an audio method such as speakers or an FM broadcast, and testing the entire system to make sure it's working correctly before the show.

Repairing a strand of Christmas lights will save you a few dollars and the hassle of going to the store to purchase new ones. That may or may not be enough to make fixing them worth it to you. However, if the lights are already hanging or around the tree, removing and replacing them is far more time-consuming than performing a quick repair job. 

During the holidays, big box hardware stores sell many kinds of clips and hooks made specifically for hanging Christmas lights—including ridge clips, gutter clips, shingle clips, and mounted hooks. It’s best to avoid nails, staples, and screws since they can damage your roof.

For a 7-foot-tall column, choose a light strand that is at least 32 feet long. You’ll also need to measure the distance from the column to the closest outlet to get outdoor extension cords that are the right length.

Decorators often prefer artificial Christmas trees. They’re easier to handle and shape, and decorators don’t have to worry about bugs or allergies. It’s also an ideal choice because artificial trees keep up appearances without owners needing to schedule watering. 

However, always confirm that decorators are ready to unbox and set up the artificial tree. If they don’t include tree set-up in their services, you may need to hire a general handyperson for that task.

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