Why is half my strand of Christmas lights out?

• <div><p>It can be frustrating to see one half of your lights working while the other half is dark. Long strands of Christmas lights often contain more than one circuit. If half of your strand won’t light up, there’s likely a burned-out or loose bulb on that circuit in the strand. Check the strand and replace any loose or damaged bulbs. </p></div>

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Q: Do you need gutters to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>In the Christmas days of yore, people braved winter weather to staple or tack their Christmas lights onto their rooftops or nearby surfaces like the fascia boards. Problems quickly emerged with that approach. Damage to the roof, even small marks from staples, provides entryways for moisture and similar issues that can hasten roof rot, wear, and associated leaks. Plus, some homes had tough fiber cement boards or other materials where staples and screws didn&rsquo;t work.</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>

Q: How much do replacement Christmas blinker lights cost?

• <div><p>Blinker lights come with a standard box of Christmas lights, so you don&rsquo;t need to pay extra for them unless you&rsquo;ve misplaced the ones from the original box. You can buy replacement Christmas blinker lights for about $8 per box. If you want to plan for future holidays, you can buy a value box of 24 replacement blinker bulbs for about $12. Also called flasher lights, the replacement bulbs often come in packages of six bulbs.</p></div>

Q: Why should I hire a holiday light installation professional?

• <div><p>While DIY Christmas light hanging is possible, there are a few reasons why outsourcing this project is in your best interest. First and foremost, your safety is essential. People who are physically unable to hang outdoor lights should consider hiring a pro for this job. Also, homes that pose a safety hazard, like multiple stories, should have a professional tackle the lighting project.</p><p>Additionally, hiring a professional holiday lighting expert is a great idea when you won't be able to maintain your holiday lights throughout the season, as many pros include repairs as part of their rates and packages.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
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 December 2014
From the first contact, dealing with One Man and A Tool Box was such a delight. Kelley addressed all my questions and quickly schedule a time for John to give me an estimate. He provided many suggestions and options, which allowed me to make a fair and informed decision. (He even offered to...
One Man & A Toolbox LLC
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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 March 2013
I originally made contact with the company on December 19, 2012 to set up an appointment to get an estimate. Bryan Centanni met with me on December 21. He was on time for the appointment; if memory serves me correctly, he got to the appointment site ahead of the appointment time. He was very...
Forsythe Fence Co LLP
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