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: Is it worth fixing Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Repairing a strand of Christmas lights will save you a few dollars and the hassle of going to the store to purchase new ones. That may or may not be enough to make fixing them worth it to you. However, if the lights are already hanging or around the tree, removing and replacing them is far more time-consuming than performing a quick repair job. </p></div>

Q: Do I need special tools to fix Christmas lights?

• <div><p>An affordable Christmas light bulb testing and replacement tool can make the job easier. But you can most likely make all necessary repairs yourself using common toolbox items if you&rsquo;d rather avoid purchasing another gadget. </p></div>

Q: Can I put up outdoor Christmas lights myself?

• <div><p>To get in the festive mood, you might turn to hanging holiday lights yourself. In many circumstances, DIY Christmas light installation can be cost-effective, not to mention fun. However, it&rsquo;s best to consider any limitations to this task and how that might affect your overall project, like tall roofs. Consider <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hire-pro-hang-christmas-lights.htm">hiring a Christmas light installer</a> to place lights or decorations in hard-to-reach areas like roof peaks to avoid the risk of injury. </p></div>

Q: What bulb makes Christmas lights blink?

• <div><p>A blinking, or twinkle, bulb makes Christmas lights blink. Usually, this type of bulb has a silver or red tip, making it easily distinguishable from other non-blinking bulbs. Most packages of Christmas lights come with additional blinking and non-blinking bulbs. Additional bulbs can be purchased at a hardware store or online retailer.</p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I hired Luca decorations to paint several rooms in my home and kitchen and I couldn?t be happier with the results. The work was clean, detailed, and done on schedule. The finish looks amazing smooth lines, perfect color coverage, and great attention to detail. They were also very professional,...
LUCA DECORATIONS LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
I watched a video of this whole family stealing all the candy from a bucket without any children with them and then proceed to grab the home owners children?s pumpkins that were set out for decoration.
Zabala Roofing & Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Very nice and professional. Came and checked out the window and gave an estimate of price and timeframe. Even came to install on the holiday. Excellent service
Wiseman Glass
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Reviewed in January 2021
Ended up with a major repair of sewer line. They completed the job in 1 day and left everything very neat for having to dig up the yard. The service was quick especially during the holiday season.
Edwards Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2014
I was very happy. Took them a while to call and set up the appointment, however, it was also the holidays.
Doug's Handyman Service
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Reviewed in December 2013
|Nick was very quick to respond to our query and his very timely estimate included many tiny and specific touch-ups that his team would include in their painting service. Looking forward to having our painting project done after the holidays.
N. B. Painting LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Kristi is a great piano and voice teacher. My girls (8yrs old and 12 years old) loved her. She made learning fun and rewarded the children for achieving their goals. She was also creative in working with them to convince them to practice more. Kristi was also very accommodating whenever we...
Kristi K Balding
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Reviewed in November 2012
Both times, they took me into the appointment on time. (have been many places where they overbook and you wait for 30 minutes). Decor is very nice and I am very satisfied with my hair. Color is good, cut is great, cost is reasonable--approx $50 less than I have spent at other places. Found that...
Salon Kristen
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Reviewed in October 2012
Danielle and her assistant arrived within the planned time-frame, and did a great job. They did a very thorough cleaning, and even arranged the decor nicely. I am very pleased, and arranged to have them clean on a regular basis.
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