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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove

Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

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"Dante was extremely efficient and positive. He looked at the project, gave me a very good price and asked if I wanted to have done right then. I was surprised because it is usually a long grown out of fear of getting a price negotiating and then agreeing on a time to do it. He was helpful, efficient and positive. I don't think anyone could have done a better job and I know that anyone who hired him would be pleased"
Window cleaning
Window cleaning
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CF Handyworks
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Caleb—a veteran and reliable local handyman serving Wood River, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and the greater St. Louis area. I specialize in handyman services, carpentry, and light electrical work, helping homeowners handle everything from small repairs to larger home improvement projects.\n\nWhether you need light fixtures installed, outlets replaced, drywall repaired, doors hung, trim work, or custom carpentry, I bring attention to detail and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.\n\nI take pride in clear communication, showing up on time, and delivering clean, professional results. No shortcuts, no surprises—just quality work you can count on.\n\nSend me a message with your project details or photos, and I’ll help you get it done right.

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Ceiling Lights Install

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Pete's Electric Company
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy that he came to give the estimate when he said he would come - and he did the work when he said he would do it. The final price was close to the estimate and I was very happy with the work done. I would recommend him and I would use him again if I needed work done. Thank you."
Response time3 days
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

Good news, Christmas lovers: you can keep your lights up all year, provided you choose the type. It's critical that you choose holiday lights made for outdoor use, as these can withstand winter weather conditions. In addition, it's best to use LED lights instead of incandescent ones. LED bulbs can withstand temperature shifts and are energy efficient. 

If you are considering leaving your holiday lights up year-round, ask your lighting installer about permanent installation. This project costs around $3,500 but gives you about six to 10 years of LED lights and adds a pleasing aesthetic to your home.

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.

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.

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

To get in the festive mood, you might turn to hanging holiday lights yourself. In many circumstances, DIY Christmas light installation can be cost-effective, not to mention fun. However, it’s best to consider any limitations to this task and how that might affect your overall project, like tall roofs. Consider hiring a Christmas light installer to place lights or decorations in hard-to-reach areas like roof peaks to avoid the risk of injury.

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