How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How many string lights can be on one outlet?

• <div><p>How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It&rsquo;s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. </p></div>

Q: How do you hang string lights without nails?

• <div><p>Nails are a popular choice for hanging string lights, but they are not the only option. Use outdoor hooks, zip ties, or even awning hangers to string up lights outdoors. For indoor lights, use simple tacks, zip ties, damage-free adhesive hooks, or drawing pins. When all else fails, just wrap the lights around some furniture or outdoor fixtures. </p></div>

Q: What date should Christmas lights be turned off?

• <div><p>There is no formal date for Christmas light removal, but January 2 is a standard day to take them down for many homeowners. However, some homeowners&rsquo; associations have strict rules around this topic, mandating that residents remove lights no later than two weeks after Christmas. Check with your local association or community for more information. </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: When should I consider installing my own holiday decorations?

• <div><p>If you only need strands in safe and easy-to-reach locations and are sure of your electrical system, you can probably purchase and install lights yourself. To do this, carefully test your outlets to ensure there aren&rsquo;t any sparks or other concerning issues. Your budget might also influence this decision, as going the DIY route can be significantly cheaper.</p></div>

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These disgusting people steal candy and decorations off porches.
Zabala Roofing & Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
Elliot Davis, owner, is highly professional, incredibly responsive, respectful, and trustworthy. We can’t say enough about his attention to detail, which is amazing. During the planning stage of phase 1 of our project, Elliot patiently listened to our desires and made sure to explain all...
Decorative Concrete Designs
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Reviewed in December 2016
Able Home Improvements charged me $5,188.00 for a job that other plumbers later told me should have cost $2,500.00 maximum. However, they were the only company that we could find to come out during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend for our plumbing emergency. Additionally, upon subsequent...
Able Home Improvements
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Reviewed in September 2015
John was very professional. We call on Monday forgetting that it was Labor Day. My husband remember it was a holiday and didn't leave a message preferring to call on Tuesday. An hour later John called us talked to my husband about the problem and made and appointment for the next day, early...
Best Service Inc
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Reviewed in August 2014
First, she worked with my teenage son to organize his room and convert an ugly, cluttered loft into a very cool "teen cave" that he and his friends really enjoy. Her encouraging words to my son about the importance of taking care of his things really seems to have hit home. He's keeping his...
Clear the Clutter
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Reviewed in August 2013
very old house and did not want to replace what was there. he stripped the woodwork, including old shutter doors, the job was excellent and everything looks new. he also blasted and painted 2 iron security-decorative doors. they were a mess but now they look brand new. he put my new hardware on...
Boyle Painting And Renovations
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Reviewed in July 2011
THE SERVICE WAS MORE THAN EXPECTED ESPECIALLY ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND.
National Air
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Reviewed in April 2011
They have done an outstanding job. The delivery was quick. There was a problem when they delivered the sofa and it got a little scratch, however they came out and fixed it right away. I am extremely impressed by them. The decorator I'm using is very excellent. She is very knowledgeable and very...
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