Can I leave my Christmas lights up year-round?

• <div><p>Good news, Christmas lovers: you can<b> </b>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/incandescent-vs-led.htm">LED lights instead of incandescent ones</a>. LED bulbs can withstand temperature shifts and are energy efficient. </p><p>If you are considering leaving your holiday lights up year-round, ask your lighting installer about permanent installation. This project costs around <b>$3,500</b> but gives you about six to 10 years of LED lights and adds a pleasing aesthetic to your home. </p></div>

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Q: What do Christmas decorators do?

• <div><p>Professional Christmas decorators offer everything from hanging lights in and outside your home to decorating the tree and adding decor around the house. Decorators may focus on porches, foyers, staircases, mantelpieces, and other similar focal areas.</p></div>

Q: What order do you decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack. </p></div>

Q: Can I use both LED and incandescent Christmas lights together?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not a good idea to mix LED and incandescent Christmas lights if you can avoid it. LEDs and incandescents can have significantly different electrical current needs. This difference can lead to a higher risk of problems and failure for both light strands. When possible, switch all your lights over to one kind or the other for the best results. Do not connect the different types of light strings to each other, and avoid linking them to the same circuit. </p></div>

Q: What safety concerns should I keep in mind when considering a holiday lighting project?

• <div><p>Ensure you have a safe environment for them to work on, and there aren&rsquo;t items such as logs, build-up of yard materials, missing or damaged shingles, and weak areas on the roof. Communicate any known electrical issues with contractors at the beginning of the project, and consider hiring an electrician to fix those. Finally, if you are attempting the project yourself, do so when there isn&rsquo;t any rain, and you can safely get your footing on the roof using proper equipment, such as an extension ladder. Don&rsquo;t attempt this alone, and have a helper nearby to assist.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2024
Steve was knowledgeable about what needed to be done. Old tile and water-damaged walls were removed down to studs, new drywall with vapor barrier was installed, and walls were newly tiled. Steve works at a slow, methodical pace, but he did a very nice job with the mudding and tiling, including a...
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Reviewed in September 2019
I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get anyone out due to the holiday weekend but he came right out, had the parts that was needed, fixed everything for me and for a reasonable cost.
Rob Roy Mechanical Corp
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Reviewed in August 2016
Project went well - ramps are effective and functional, meld into the existing decor seamlessly. Returned quickly to install bar above ramp to provide additional stability. Grab bars in bath allow my spouse to remain at home. It went very well!
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Reviewed in October 2015
I stumbled on to Paul's Auto after I noticed a loud noise and discovered my car's exhaust pipes were dragging on the ground. Someone gave me a tip to try Paul's and he soldered a broken pipe together the next morning for a pittance of what I am sure any other shop would have charged. Most...
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Reviewed in January 2015
I contacted them through Angies"s List and within 24 hours one of their representatives called and set up a time to give us an estimate. He was here on the day we agreed to meet for an estimate. It was the week before Christmas and he told us it would be after the Holidays. We knew we had to...
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Reviewed in January 2015
He came out and was honest about what needed to be done, and what needed to be done immediately. Completed the work at what was quoted and even came out on a holiday to complete the work when his schedule was really busy. Very professional. Everything works great now and my tenants have...
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Reviewed in March 2014
Do ask for help selecting colors. Marie is amazing and knows what colors will work with your space and your taste. Do ask about decorative faux finishes. It will make a huge difference. Don't worry, you will Love the finished work.
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Reviewed in December 2011
With the holidays approaching, we were afraid that our toilet would die at the least convenient moment! We found Steve's Plumbing on your list and placed the call. Steve answered and said that although he was on the road, he would try to get to us that very afternoon! He came exactly when he...
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