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Q: What maintenance is required for holiday lights?

• <div><p>Inspect for burnt-out bulbs, secure connections, and protect from water exposure to maintain functionality.</p></div>

Q: What are the best types of Christmas lights for a roof?

• <div><p>When it comes to bang for your buck, LED lights are the clear winner for Christmas lights. While these will cost more upfront, they&rsquo;ll last you for many holidays to come&mdash;far longer than your basic halogen bulbs. Along with that, they also save you big on energy costs throughout the season.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a special extension cord for outdoor Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.</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>

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>

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Last update on June 12, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Askia Ingram came promptly to our appointment and was so professional. He represented Midtown so well. Such an easy decision to use a company with such a decorated list of accomplishments and wonderful products!
Midtown Home Improvements
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Reviewed in November 2024
Zach was great from start to finish with this project. He provided us with suggestions/recommendations on materials & designs and also kept us updated on where he was with the project throughout. He made sure we were happy with the progress of things & he was very reasonably priced. We love...
Zach Custom Carpentry
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Reviewed in August 2023
Super polite and ultimately made sure I got what I wanted! My deck looks brand new since they power washed and stained it. Will definitely have them do some more projects for me. Super hardworking and respectful young men!
C&M Home Appreciation Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
They were very nice, arrived on time, cleaned up after themselves and ran a magnet around to make sure there were no nails left behind. I would recommend them to anyone.
WW Siding
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Reviewed in June 2022
Very professional and the deck that was built is exactly what I ask for
Intelligent Roofing and Exteriors
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Reviewed in October 2021
He did an awesome job on power washing our deck and house. Even suggested a color of stain that we are planning on using. Would definitely recommend him!!!
All Ways Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
We needed to have our electrical panel replace, which was a major inconvenience nearing the holidays and having to work from home. But Bates Electric knocked out the job really quick and at a fair price, now I don't have breakers tripping every half hour!
Bates Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
Josh and his workers placed the edging pavers and decorative rock under and around my back porch and flower bed. <br /> They got the job done in 4 business days. They placed the decorative rock around the plants I already had in place without damaging any of the plants. They did a great job...
Martin Remodeling & Restoration
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Reviewed in February 2015
My husband and I are VERY pleased with the work Eric Leonard did for us. <br /> We requested an estimate in December 2014, but due to the holidays and vetting process, we had the work completed in February 2015. The estimate was very clear and itemized. Eric's references (we called three) spoke...
E.S. Leonard Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
Penny's estimator came out promptly, on time & spent a couple of hours. We had them make the roman blinds w/valances for 2 windows & an atrium door in our great room. They also made a small roman shade for our kitchen window. Depending on the quality of their work, which will be installed...
BUDGET BLINDS OF ST LOUIS & ST. PETERS
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Solis handyman

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"I ordered a Murphy bed from Wayfair that was far more difficult for me to assemble than I thought. Jehu Solis provided a reasonable bid, arrived on time, worked diligently, and, most importantly, did a fantastic job. I would rehire him again."

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Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"FIREPLACE ELECTRICAL INSERT!! We hired Vinc and crew a second time to make the fireplace insert happen. They worked very hard to modify the old brick opening and seal everything up properly. Vinc has great suggestions and ideas! He created us a one of a kind beautiful year round updated look for our home we love & been enjoying for two weeks! We will hire him again!"

Response time2 days

Response rate90%

74 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Prompt, respectful, efficient. I would definitely use Window Groomers again."

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Show Me Pressure Washing

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Did a great job, they were a lot quicker than I expected it to go, even got all the gunk off my deck."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Trimlight Metro East, LLC DBA Trimlight St. Louis

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"They are a great company to work with."

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt was very knowledgeable and was careful not to try something which he did not believe he knew enough about. He was very polite and everything I needed him to do and was very professional! He called me within 5 to 10 minutes after you called him. He is literally one of the very best workmen I have ever worked with. Thanks so much for putting me in touch with me. I will definitely pass his name along to anyone looking for a good electrician."

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Perfect Power Wash, LLC

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good job, house and drive look nice."

+10

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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stone's Interior painting & flooring

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great value for the money and excellent turn around. New business with potential for growth. Will need added resources eventually."

Response time11 hrs

Response rate91%

Recommended by16%of homeowners

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CJ's Holiday Lighting, LLC

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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Inspect for burnt-out bulbs, secure connections, and protect from water exposure to maintain functionality.

When it comes to bang for your buck, LED lights are the clear winner for Christmas lights. While these will cost more upfront, they’ll last you for many holidays to come—far longer than your basic halogen bulbs. Along with that, they also save you big on energy costs throughout the season.

Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.

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.

The type of lighting 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.

The Festus, MO homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services

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