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 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: Should you tip holiday decorators?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won&rsquo;t expect it, but it&rsquo;s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they&rsquo;re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between <b>10% and 20%</b> of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.</p></div>

Q: How can I hang Christmas lights without damaging my gutters?

• <div><p>Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder. </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 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>

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I HIGHLY recommend Renew It Decks! I loved how professional Mike was every day that he came to our home, to build us a new AWESOME new porch. Each day I was amazed at the above and beyond steps that were taken in building the porch. There is no doubt, the porch will hold up for many, many, many...
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Reviewed in May 2024
Very professional, experienced and detailed. Not a fly by night business. Joseph made our 39 year old deck look brand new. We are very happy. Now we can have people over.
Pro Wash Property Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in September 2023
They removed my 60Ã¢Â Â blue spruce tree between two homes with perfection.
Best Price Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
I recently purchased a new condo, live out of town and Karen furnished the entire condo on time, on budget and exceeded all expectations. Her design aesthetic, furniture selection and finish work were on point and I couldn't be more pleased with how it all turned out. She was a pleasure to...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Everything turned out beautifully! Kitchen cabinets are gorgeous!
CLS Painting
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Everything done in a timely fashion. Great craftsmanship.
Outdoor Building Concepts LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Karen did an amazing job and now comes every 2 weeks! She is meticulous, does a wonderful job and is a joy to work with! We have also used her services for after holiday party clean-up and that was a wonderful experience as well.
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Reviewed in June 2014
Did not provide 3 men for the entire time as promised. There was a 4 hour period when there was only 2. This prolonged the move. One of the workers broke a custom made glass top for an octagon coffee table. He buried it in the snow and did not tell me that it was broken. Bill Shoemaker, owner of...
All Star Moving
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Overhead Door Company of Grand Traverse was very responsive to our emergency needs. Although our problem happened mid-afternoon on the Friday prior to a Federal Holiday, they were able to respond in the early evening of the same day. The responding technician was very competent and quickly...
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Reviewed in April 2012
Bert showed up bright and early, was very efficient and showed a lot of "Know how" when it came to putting up the siding. He was very thorough when it came to painting as well, he took care to sand and wash the walls BEFORE painting. Bert's Decor showed a lot of care while in my home. He was...
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Timeless Window Cleaning, LLC

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"They did an incredible job washing my home and windows. Took 10 years off the age. 3 story home and the price was very reasonable. Can't recommend them enough"

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Response time8 hrs

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"Was very respectful and courteous to us. Was very good on price and time on getting the work done. Will recommend him to anyone I know that needs to get work done."

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Maid To Clean & First Choice Pro Wash

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Serving Maple City, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"I started with having Heather come in and do a deep clean to prepare for holiday guests. She did an excellent job cleaning all my walls, appliances, floors, windows and so much more. I continue using her services bi-weekly and am thrilled every time! Fast, efficient, trustworthy and impeccable eye to detail in her work. Excellent cleaning."

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Serving Maple City, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Offers commercial services

"They did a really good job and finished on time."

Response time2 days

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Serving Maple City, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Yuresko Construction Services

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Serving Maple City, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Welcome to Yuresko Construction Services! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won’t expect it, but it’s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they’re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between 10% and 20% of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.

Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder.

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’t any sparks or other concerning issues. Your budget might also influence this decision, as going the DIY route can be significantly cheaper.

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.

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