What’s the safest way to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>There are several ways to hang Christmas lights safely. Here are some key <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/christmas-lights-safety-tips.htm">Christmas light safety tips</a> to keep in mind:</p><ul><li><p>Always use Christmas lights and extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.</p></li><li><p>Don’t overload outlets by plugging in too many lights.</p></li><li><p>Opt for LED lights for a safer display that saves on energy costs.</p></li><li><p>Do not use old or broken Christmas lights.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How much do outdoor holiday lights cost?

• <div><p>Outdoor Christmas lights cost between $80 to $300 on average without installation. This comes out to about $4 to $50 per strand. You can get a box of outdoor Christmas lights for as little as $20, if you just want to decorate a small area, like a doorway. If you want to go all out and cover your entire home, you'll need between 10 to 20 strands of 100 to 200 bulbs each.</p></div>

Q: How long do Christmas lights last?

• <div><p>While Christmas lights are a wonderful way to light up your home during the holiday season, they don&rsquo;t have a long lifespan. Most incandescent Christmas light bulbs are designed to last between 1,000 and 1,500 hours&mdash;or about one to three holiday seasons. More durable LED bulbs should last about 10 times as long. </p></div>

Q: Do you need gutters to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>In the Christmas days of yore, people braved winter weather to staple or tack their Christmas lights onto their rooftops or nearby surfaces like the fascia boards. Problems quickly emerged with that approach. Damage to the roof, even small marks from staples, provides entryways for moisture and similar issues that can hasten roof rot, wear, and associated leaks. Plus, some homes had tough fiber cement boards or other materials where staples and screws didn&rsquo;t work.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth fixing Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Repairing a strand of Christmas lights will save you a few dollars and the hassle of going to the store to purchase new ones. That may or may not be enough to make fixing them worth it to you. However, if the lights are already hanging or around the tree, removing and replacing them is far more time-consuming than performing a quick repair job. </p></div>

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David did a meticulous job painting our deck & railings. He fixed areas where rain was causing damage to lower screened porch by caulking & adding additional molding around posts. He power washed my gutters retaining walls also. Excellent service.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Allison Scott cleaned and stained our deck this month. We love the results. Our deck looked shabby, and it looks beautiful now. The staff was friendly, professional, work was completed promptly, and our deck no longer needs all that maintenance. Pricing was very reasonable. We would highly...
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Reviewed in May 2022
Posting this as a referral/recommendation for Richard at CRG General Construction. We had them do: - Raise our deck 4 inches in the center (was sagging). - Replace a 10 ft. section of fence that was sagging and needed new fence posts. - Replace a 6 foot section of fence + new gate. - Power...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Manage material costs well upfront. Quality craftsmanship and good customer service.
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Reviewed in January 2022
Hard working and even moved my wifeâ s yard decor as not to get damaged.
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Reviewed in July 2017
Given the proximity of the fallen tree to both houses, and the difficulty of stabilizing before it could be taken down, I had to have a skilled professional with a skilled team, not to mention someone who carried adequate insurance, do the work - Raines Tree Care did a great job - I wouldn't...
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Reviewed in January 2016
Jack responded quickly and worked with us to coordinate schedules during a very busy holiday week. He thoroughly explained the work that needed to be done and then very quickly and professionally provided the service. He provided superior customer service and work. <br />
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Reviewed in August 2015
UNQUESTIONABLY and ABSOLUTELY THE BEST YOU WILL FIND!!! From my initial contact with Andrew (Co-owner), I was thoroughly impressed by his PROFESSIONALISM and KNOWLEDGE of the products and application processes. In today's business world, I am what you would refer to as a Skeptic and always on...
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Reviewed in September 2013
My 88 yr old mother fell Thursday 8/29 and we had to rush to the hospital. When I got home late that night my house was hot. I called at 8am the next morning and the service man was at my home by 1:30pm I was not even sure they could come out as it was one of the hottest days of the year, a...
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Reviewed in October 2012
Jack and Judy Weiss, our interior decorators, have talent, experience, and an "eye" for color, staging, displaying art work, and creating beautiful rooms. They are reasonably priced, professional, and great people to work with. We give them 5 stars!
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"The works was done to our satisfaction, they were on time and removed 7 trees. Very Happy."

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Outdoor Christmas lights cost between $80 to $300 on average without installation. This comes out to about $4 to $50 per strand. You can get a box of outdoor Christmas lights for as little as $20, if you just want to decorate a small area, like a doorway. If you want to go all out and cover your entire home, you'll need between 10 to 20 strands of 100 to 200 bulbs each.

There are several ways to hang Christmas lights safely. Here are some key Christmas light safety tips to keep in mind:

Always use Christmas lights and extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.
Don’t overload outlets by plugging in too many lights.
Opt for LED lights for a safer display that saves on energy costs.
Do not use old or broken Christmas lights.

While Christmas lights are a wonderful way to light up your home during the holiday season, they don’t have a long lifespan. Most incandescent Christmas light bulbs are designed to last between 1,000 and 1,500 hours—or about one to three holiday seasons. More durable LED bulbs should last about 10 times as long.

In the Christmas days of yore, people braved winter weather to staple or tack their Christmas lights onto their rooftops or nearby surfaces like the fascia boards. Problems quickly emerged with that approach. Damage to the roof, even small marks from staples, provides entryways for moisture and similar issues that can hasten roof rot, wear, and associated leaks. Plus, some homes had tough fiber cement boards or other materials where staples and screws didn’t work.

Repairing a strand of Christmas lights will save you a few dollars and the hassle of going to the store to purchase new ones. That may or may not be enough to make fixing them worth it to you. However, if the lights are already hanging or around the tree, removing and replacing them is far more time-consuming than performing a quick repair job.

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