What are the pros and cons of professional holiday light installation?

• <div><p>Considering the pros and cons of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hire-pro-hang-christmas-lights.htm">hiring a professional holiday light installer</a> can help you decide if it’s right for you. Here are some advantages and disadvantages:</p><p><b>Pros</b></p><ul><li><p>Saves time</p></li><li><p>Reduces stress</p></li><li><p>Produces for custom, high-quality designs</p></li><li><p>Provides better-quality lights</p></li><li><p>Reduces personal safety risks </p></li><li><p>May Include takedown and storage services</p></li></ul><p><b>Cons</b></p><ul><li><p>More expensive than DIY light installation</p></li><li><p>Less control over the design</p></li><li><p>High demand for installers</p></li><li><p>Contractors may keep the lights and decorations</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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 are the different types of lighting?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-lighting-your-home.htm">type of lighting</a> you choose can have a big part in the aesthetic and function of your space. Ambient lighting refers to indirect or diffused lighting that evenly reaches most areas of the space. Task lighting illuminates specific areas, such as a workspace. Accent lighting draws attention to details in your home, and decorative lighting draws attention to itself.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to hang Christmas lights on a metal roof?

• <div><p>If you hire a pro, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-christmas-light-installation-cost.htm">cost to hang Christmas lights</a> is typically somewhere between $1.25 and $3 per square foot, excluding the cost of the lights. Homeowners spend an average of $420 per job, but some jobs can cost more than $1,000 if they&rsquo;re extensive.</p></div>

Q: Should you hang Christmas lights on gutters or shingles?

• <div><p>You can choose to hang Christmas lights on either gutters or shingles&mdash;either option is fine. If you have gutter covers, shingles may be your only option. But, all-in-one clips are designed for both applications.</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>

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Reviewed in April 2017
The move went very well. The movers were very friendly and knowledgeable. The man who came to re-assemble the table was also very friendly and really knew his stuff. They did an amazing job. He even re-attached one of the decorative trim pieces that had broken off years ago free of charge! Price...
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Reviewed in July 2015
After a disastrous flooring and carpet installation experience with a large home improvement store within shouting distance of Abbey Decorating Center, which involved two botched installations and damage to my home, I used Angie's List to find this flooring specialist. Upon my first visit, I...
Abbey Decorating Center Inc
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Reviewed in July 2015
It was the fourth of July, we were getting ready to have family over for the holiday, and our basement flooded, water every where. We knew this was going to take an entire day to find the problem and clean up the mess. I had received Hani's card from a friend who used his services a month...
Premier Drain
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Reviewed in June 2015
The three person crew arrived on time and worked smoothly and efficiently. They were personable and worked together like a team. The windows are fantastic. A friend of mine who is a retired painter/decorator said they were the finest windows he has ever seen and he has worked in some very...
Renewal By Andersen
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Reviewed in January 2015
It was awesome!!! Worth every penny. I had he sheetrock delivered into the garage from Menards. I had some friends come over and move it to the basement (pizza and beer helps get them over to help). I started hanging the drywall and soon found out that hanging drywall is NOT for me. My wife...
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Reviewed in December 2014
We had a clogged kitchen sink that stopped up on Thanksgiving! Foolishly, we figured that no one would come out on a holiday or that they would charge extra on the weekend (they don't charge extra for either!) so we waited until Monday morning to call. They were able to schedule an appointment...
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Reviewed in December 2012
Best small town bakery ever...have had cakes decorated and bought bakery goods for years. This year for a grandchild's big birthday party they suggested a and quot;cupcakeand quot; cake which went over great with the kids and really cut down on clean up.
Farmington Bakery
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