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Q: What safety concerns should I keep in mind when considering a holiday lighting project?

• <div><p>Ensure you have a safe environment for them to work on, and there aren&rsquo;t items such as logs, build-up of yard materials, missing or damaged shingles, and weak areas on the roof. Communicate any known electrical issues with contractors at the beginning of the project, and consider hiring an electrician to fix those. Finally, if you are attempting the project yourself, do so when there isn&rsquo;t any rain, and you can safely get your footing on the roof using proper equipment, such as an extension ladder. Don&rsquo;t attempt this alone, and have a helper nearby to assist.</p></div>

Q: How many string lights can be on one outlet?

• <div><p>How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It&rsquo;s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. </p></div>

Q: How do you make Christmas lights easy to hang next year?

• <div><p>Take a picture of your house to easily replicate the same design for next year and keep the clips and accessories. When storing your lights, wrap them around cardboard so they don&rsquo;t get tangled. Purchase a ladderless extension pole kit to hang your lights (around <b>$30 to $50</b>) for hard to reach areas.</p></div>

Q: Should you DIY or hire a pro to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>You can tackle hanging Christmas lights yourself with the right tools, accessories, and a trusted friend or neighbor. You&rsquo;ll need to purchase a ladder (<b>$100 to $300</b>), clips (<b>$10 to $20</b>), hooks (<b>$10 to $15</b>), and lights (<b>$25 to $100 per string</b>).</p><p>Otherwise, you should hire a trusted <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/holiday-decorators/">holiday light installer</a> near you. You&rsquo;ll pay an average price of <b>$200 to $650</b>, but you&rsquo;ll have peace of mind knowing that the job is done correctly and safely. </p></div>

Q: What does it mean if half my string of lights is flashing?

• <div><p>The most likely cause of accidentally flashing lights is that a regular bulb has been replaced with a flash bulb by accident. If that&rsquo;s not the case, you should look for a bulb on the strand that is not quite seated properly and will lose its connection when it&rsquo;s touched or moved.</p></div>

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Last update on August 05, 2017

Reviewed in August 2017
I have used Custom Christmas Lighting for the past 3 years and just scheduled them again for the upcoming holidays. They always do quality work in a timely manner, even during the extremely busy holiday season. The first year I used them I had a small problem with a couple of lights, and they...
Custom Christmas Lighting
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Reviewed in December 2016
The two people waiting on me were very pleasant and helpful. The turn around time was only two days, which seemed very quick. And I felt the parts and labor fees were quite reasonable. This shop also carries many lampshades, light products, and home decor items, making it a fun place to shop. I...
DAVE SMITH THE LAMP MAKER
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Reviewed in December 2015
It always goes very well. They are very friendly positive girls. They even bake me goodies a lot too! Always on time and wiling to be flexible and move days to suit my schedule around holidays. They are very affordable and do a great job. I have recommended them to a few family members. <br />
Anna's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in May 2015
Deck looks great. The clean up was less than desired so I had to have them come back to clean up. The return clean up was better still not what I thought it should have been. Granted they did the work in January during one of the coldest stretches this winter. Alex and the crew worked hard in...
All Weather Decks
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Reviewed in December 2014
Our son was unable to complete the installation of our floor tile being called on to work 7 days a week along with his upcoming wedding. We were a week away from all of the out of town wedding guest arriving, so we accepted the fact that the flooring would not be completed. Just to get the ball...
M & M Tile Services
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Reviewed in October 2013
We have used Hometown for many services in the past and called for consultation for installation of holiday lighting. They were very professional and helpful, as usual. Looking forward to my beautiful holiday lights. <br />
HTC Epoxy & Flooring
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Reviewed in August 2013
went great,holiday weekend still was here in less than 1 hour.sized up the problem fixed it and was on his way. <br />
R Mech Heating Cooling & Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2012
We went with them mainly because of the ability to recycle. The service is excellent. They will pick up your garbage even if it is a holiday.
Town & Country Disposal
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Reviewed in December 2011
Kristi is fantastic. <br /> <br /> I was embarrassed that I called the Organization People, but my sewing room was disgraceful and I wasn't doing anything to correct the situation. I chose the Organization People because of the wonderful reviews clients had given the firm on Angie's List. ...
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Honestly Happy Homes, LLC

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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Very Happy with the gutters installed. Very Professional, great service."

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Response time7 hrs

Response rate94%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Super happy with my choice to use Davidson Lawn Care. Extremely high quality work beautiful lines in my yard great customer service very reasonable pricing especially for the high quality work provided. Definitely recommend them for your yard work."

Response time7 hrs

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Taylor Renovations

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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

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R&R home repair

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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Quality and detail orientated 3rd generation commercial and residential construction professional, with over 25 years of knowledge & experience in all aspects of construction and repair.

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Marten Services LLC

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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I am a homeowner of nearly 15 years and I have worked on a wide variety of projects both at home and for others. I take pride in my work and stand by anything I do.

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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

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"The only problem I had was in the beginning, trying to get the work scheduled. I am not sure if it was because they had so much work, or if the scheduling people weren’t very organized."

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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G's Lighting Services

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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"Great costumer service, Really pleased on the way it came out also great pricing for permanent lights compared to other companies."

+11

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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"I have used Firehouse Windows several times now. They are prompt, professional, and do all of my windows in about 1 hour. I am very pleased with them.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Great service, my lawn looks awesome. Profesional, kind, and attentive. Thomas has been great and they mow my lawn weekly."

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Johnny's Pro Cleaning

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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"I’m very happy that John was able to come the same day to clean our gutters. He did a great job for a great price and we will definitely be calling him again. Will recommend to everyone!"

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Ensure you have a safe environment for them to work on, and there aren’t items such as logs, build-up of yard materials, missing or damaged shingles, and weak areas on the roof. Communicate any known electrical issues with contractors at the beginning of the project, and consider hiring an electrician to fix those. Finally, if you are attempting the project yourself, do so when there isn’t any rain, and you can safely get your footing on the roof using proper equipment, such as an extension ladder. Don’t attempt this alone, and have a helper nearby to assist.

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit.

Take a picture of your house to easily replicate the same design for next year and keep the clips and accessories. When storing your lights, wrap them around cardboard so they don’t get tangled. Purchase a ladderless extension pole kit to hang your lights (around $30 to $50) for hard to reach areas.

You can tackle hanging Christmas lights yourself with the right tools, accessories, and a trusted friend or neighbor. You’ll need to purchase a ladder ($100 to $300), clips ($10 to $20), hooks ($10 to $15), and lights ($25 to $100 per string).

Otherwise, you should hire a trusted holiday light installer near you. You’ll pay an average price of $200 to $650, but you’ll have peace of mind knowing that the job is done correctly and safely.

The most likely cause of accidentally flashing lights is that a regular bulb has been replaced with a flash bulb by accident. If that’s not the case, you should look for a bulb on the strand that is not quite seated properly and will lose its connection when it’s touched or moved.

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