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Q: How do you make a prelit Christmas tree light blink?

• <div><p>If you take home a pre-lit Christmas tree but want to spruce it up with blinking lights, don&rsquo;t worry, there&rsquo;s a simple solution. You can easily replace the light bulbs on the pre-lit tree with flashing bulbs. For a more subtle look, only replace some of the bulbs with flashing bulbs.</p></div>

Q: Should you hang Christmas lights on gutters or shingles?

• <div><p>You can choose to hang Christmas lights on either gutters or shingles&mdash;either option is fine. If you have gutter covers, shingles may be your only option. But, all-in-one clips are designed for both applications.</p></div>

Q: How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>First of all, don&rsquo;t shop for bargain lights&mdash;often, you&rsquo;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&mdash;LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year&rsquo;s Christmas during this year&rsquo;s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: Can installers remove the lights after the season?

• <div><p>Yes, many services include removal as part of the package. Confirm with your provider.</p></div>

Q: Do Christmas lights need to be grounded?

• <div><p>Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.</p></div>

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Last update on December 08, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Green Outdoors went above and beyond with our tree removal needs. Very professional and the service was speedy! Highly recommend!
Green Outdoors
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Reviewed in September 2025
That's my "concrete stamped and decorative walk" the right. Project was completed Apr. 2024 and my original review would have been 5 stars. I need to upload a "now" picture. By early summer we started getting cracks. Contacted Joe and asked him to come by and look at it, and he said it was too...
Madison County Custom Concrete
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Reviewed in October 2024
Finished in a matter of days and it looks great.
Crotchett Construction
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Reviewed in August 2024
Mike, Tim, and Rob tore down our old deck (the walkway around the house) and created a beautiful deck that was tied to our screened-in porch. The construction of the second-floor wraparound deck was extremely well-engineered and executed. Tim came back to rewire the lighting on his own time....
Simple Fix Handyman Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Very professional, have great ideas, well organized
JUST RIGHT ORGANIZING LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
I hired Hodge Construction to design a landscape/garden install at my residence. The owner Justin came out and was friendly and kind when giving us a bid. He had suggestions on design ideas, plants that would thrive in the upcoming weather and recomendations on what would look nice. He brought...
Hodge Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
Very polite and considerate young men
VAUGHN TREE SERVICE, INC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Service was great they were done so quickly and had a neat finish definitely recommend to anyone
Price-Less Services LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
Michael of Lagunas Interstate Construction went above and beyond. My roof was already leaking before I contacted Lagunas and he took time from a holiday to lay a tarp over it. I also was having problems with my insurance claim and Michael and his advisors helped me navigate that process. The...
Lagunas Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2012
Called on Monday. Was able to send an e-mail with pictures of the chimney. Got a quote over the phone that day and set up a time to repair two days later (day before Thanksgiving). On Wednesday, Tony arrived with a two-man crew on time despite heavy fog. Work started immediately. Originally...
Irish Construction
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Spartan Electric

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

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"Prompt and professional service. I was impressed."

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Outdoor Lighting Solutions, LLC

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"start to finish workmanship was excellant"

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Warnick Complete Land Services LLC

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

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"Mr. Warnick did a great job. He and his crew were very thorough and made sure they didn’t leave without making sure everything was complete and better then when they showed up. Very professional! I will definitely be hiring him again."

Exterior lighting lets you enjoy your investment a couple more hours!

+65

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Trimlight Metro East, LLC DBA Trimlight St. Louis

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are a great company to work with."

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Perfect Power Wash, LLC

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good job, house and drive look nice."

+10

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

"They did an excellent job, and they were friendly and helpful."

+36

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I ordered a Murphy bed from Wayfair that was far more difficult for me to assemble than I thought. Jehu Solis provided a reasonable bid, arrived on time, worked diligently, and, most importantly, did a fantastic job. I would rehire him again."

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Anytime Customized Construction Facebook

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very well detail oriented and professional service. Job not completed yet."

+19

Response time1 day

Response rate98%

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Countryside Tree Service

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great communication. Good cleanup upon completion. Also excellent advice regarding the health and future care of our trees."

+11

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Hood Technologies Fire and Safety

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Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Kevin powerwashed my house, patio and driveway and did an excellent job at a very reasonable price. I will definitely use his company again."

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

If you take home a pre-lit Christmas tree but want to spruce it up with blinking lights, don’t worry, there’s a simple solution. You can easily replace the light bulbs on the pre-lit tree with flashing bulbs. For a more subtle look, only replace some of the bulbs with flashing bulbs.

You can choose to hang Christmas lights on either gutters or shingles—either option is fine. If you have gutter covers, shingles may be your only option. But, all-in-one clips are designed for both applications.

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, many services include removal as part of the package. Confirm with your provider.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

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