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Top-Rated Holiday decorators in Salem - Updated Nov 2026

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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

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I’ve been doing handyman work on my own homes and friends homes for over 10 years. I provide reliable, professional handyman services with a focus on quality workmanship, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. I take pride in completing projects properly and maintaining a clean, professional work environment. From home repairs and maintenance to installations, carpentry, flooring, painting, and electrical work, I approach every project with care and professionalism.

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Kuhlman Construction, LLC
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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Delightful young manâ prompt, efficient, respectful. Got the job done!"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Gray Low Contracting
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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Warranties offered

"Awesome people and did great work"
Response time3 days
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

String LED lights are the best lights to use on a palm tree, as they’re long-lasting, energy-efficient, and won’t go out if a single bulb stops working.

It’s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won’t expect it, but it’s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they’re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between 10% and 20% of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.

Yes, you can try removing and replacing each individual light bulb one at a time until you find the problem bulb—just be prepared for it to take a while. The bulb tester is worth the investment if you don’t have a lot of extra time to spare or need to test several strands of lights.

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