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Q: How do you attach Christmas decorations to the roof?

• <div><p>During the holidays, big box hardware stores sell many kinds of clips and hooks made specifically for hanging Christmas lights&mdash;including ridge clips, gutter clips, shingle clips, and mounted hooks. It&rsquo;s best to avoid nails, staples, and screws since they can damage your roof.</p></div>

Q: Can I replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs on a light string?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t insert an LED light into an incandescent socket. It usually won&rsquo;t fit anyway, but in the unlikely chance that it does, its electrical demands are too different for it to work properly. </p></div>

Q: How is holiday lighting added or removed safely?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How do you hang Christmas lights on a roof peak without a ladder?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a ladder, you may be able to use a light-hanging pole. If not, you&rsquo;ll have to rent a bucket lift or other machinery to reach your roof. </p></div>

Q: What are the different types of lighting?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-lighting-your-home.htm">type of lighting</a> you choose can have a big part in the aesthetic and function of your space. Ambient lighting refers to indirect or diffused lighting that evenly reaches most areas of the space. Task lighting illuminates specific areas, such as a workspace. Accent lighting draws attention to details in your home, and decorative lighting draws attention to itself.</p></div>

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Last update on June 26, 2024

Reviewed in June 2024
Rick Sennings and his son Mitchell cleaned and sealed the grout of our ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathroom. They did an excellent job. The tile looks brand new. We are extremely satisfied and would recommend Sennings Carpet Cleaning!
Sennings Cleaning Service Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2024
The guys were fantastic!! Showed up when they said they would, didn’t have to watch them, they went way above and beyond in making sure our porch was very safe and secure, gave us additional ideas to make it even better and we hired them to come back and do the siding and soffit. I can’t wait to...
J&B Home improvement
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Reviewed in July 2023
I contacted Everist Design to build custom benches to match a handmade table we had bought. I had very specific specifications for the benches and Aaron followed everything to a T! I was blown away by the quality! And we got the benches so quickly! I would absolutely recommend!
God Inspired Everist Designs
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Reviewed in July 2023
I called them to cut back 5 large trees around my home. They responded quickly with a more than fair estimate and showed up on the day promised and did the job despite storms the day before and not the best of weather conditions. They did a nice and neat job and cleaned up afterwards. I would...
Lufkin Environmental
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Reviewed in April 2023
It was fantastic! The girls organized and cleaned my entire house spotless! Would deffinately recommend !
Sweepy Cleans LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Had appointment for certain date. They had an equipment breakdown that delayed their arrival. I wish they had called to say they would be late. They trimmed several trees and removed two bushes. I have no complaint about the quality of their work. I believe price was reasonable.
Sangamon County Stump Grinders and Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2022
I am so happy to have had them remodel my bathroom. The tile work is stunning, and the fixtures added a touch of class, too.
Perfect Choice Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Scott did a great job and offered a fair price. I explained what I wanted, and he worked with me to get it. Took up old rocks and landscape fabric, trimmed existing bushes that I wanted to keep, and added fresh rainbow rock with paver stones to outline the new garden area. I also had some...
Decked Out Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2022
Fred painted our front door, shutters, and stained our back deck. Work was above and beyond my expectations. The cost was very reasonable.
Houser Home Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
The workers were here on time and finished on time. Very polite and checked with us about where we needed everything placed. They did beautiful work. We would recommend Bath Planet to anyone wanting a new shower. Very professional.
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Above the Rest Tree Service

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"These guys were awesome! On-time service. We had a lot of trees trimmed and cut down. They even took one out of the lake. They worked well as a team and cleaned up everything. Very reasonably priced service. Would recommend to everyone. Professional and knew well what they were doing. Thanks guys!"

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Response time6 hrs

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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World Painting Company

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"I contacted World Painting after CertaPro dropped out of sight. We quickly got an appointment with them and they were ready to give us a bid that day. The price was reasonable and it included power washing, caulking, and painting our porch floor along with the entire house.
They were able to start within the week and kept us updated through out the project, letting us know what was the next step and when it would be completed. Customer service was excellent. When I had a question they called me back within the hour.
They did an amazing job and we have gotten tons of compliments on it. We would definitely use them again.
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Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Crewline Construction

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Ryan is a very talented carpenter and meticulous in his work. I highly recommend his workmanship!"

Response time12 hrs

Response rate95%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Perfect Power Wash, LLC

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Good job, house and drive look nice."

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Response time1 day

Response rate93%

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Hard worker willing to do everything asked of him."

Response time1 day

Response rate94%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Countryside Tree Service

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"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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Wikoff Home Improvements

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Still waiting on completion of project."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Shine Bright Holiday Lights

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Shine Bright Holiday Lights, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time2 days

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"She is always thorough and efficient, she does the job on a pretty quick amount of time."

Response time2 hrs

Response rate85%

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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Fix It Right

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Serving Virden, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

"I'm Jared, a hands-on handyman with a knack for solving problems before they become expensive ones. My business is built on showing up when I say I will, doing the work right the first time, and treating every job like it's my own house. Whether it's a leaky faucet, a wobbly deck, or a full room refresh, I bring the tools, the patience, and the pride to get it done clean.

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Holiday Decorating questions, 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.

No, you shouldn’t insert an LED light into an incandescent socket. It usually won’t fit anyway, but in the unlikely chance that it does, its electrical demands are too different for it to work properly.

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.

If you don’t have a ladder, you may be able to use a light-hanging pole. If not, you’ll have to rent a bucket lift or other machinery to reach your roof.

The type of lighting you choose can have a big part in the aesthetic and function of your space. Ambient lighting refers to indirect or diffused lighting that evenly reaches most areas of the space. Task lighting illuminates specific areas, such as a workspace. Accent lighting draws attention to details in your home, and decorative lighting draws attention to itself.

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