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: What costs are involved in holiday lighting installation services?

• <div><p>Costs can vary widely based on the lighting display's extent, the setup's complexity, labor rates in your area, and whether additional equipment or electrical modifications are required. It's best to get quotes from multiple professionals to understand the full scope of potential expenses.</p></div>

Q: Can you put Christmas lights on metal?

• <div><p>The simplest way to put Christmas lights on any metal surface is by using a magnetic hook or clip. You can also purchase magnetic lights, which should easily stick to any magnetic surface. Keep in mind that not all metals are magnetic. In that case, you&rsquo;ll need to use a different clip.</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: 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: Does cold weather affect Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Cold weather can cause older incandescent Christmas lights to fail by causing cracks in the finish or the glass itself. Modern LED lights are affected in the opposite way and perform even better as the temperature drops. </p></div>

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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 November 2019
They are so helpful!! Great company!! When we had an issue of the house damaged by ice and snow, they immediately came over and started fixing the issue even right before the thanksgiving holiday! Their repair charge is totally fair!! I highly recommend this company and I will definitely use...
Home Time Construction
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Reviewed in October 2016
Overall, went well. Wanted to get something installed before the holiday season, and Fair-way was able to get us on the schedule and complete the work very quickly. The workers arrived on time and were very professional.
FAIR-WAY TILE & CARPET
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Reviewed in August 2013
It was July 4th, raining cats and dogs, suddenly we heard water coming into the attic. We headed up there only to find saturated insolation, wet boards, and leaks in the roof. We removed the insolation and proceeded to call 3 roofers for estimates in the morning. This was a long holiday...
Advantage Roofing & Construction
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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...
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JT Handyman and remodeling

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Downey

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LED Solution

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