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>

What type of Christmas lights will my professional install?

• <div><p>There are many <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-christmas-lights.htm">types of Christmas lights</a> to choose from when working with a light installer. The main types available for outdoor lighting are dome, LED, incandescent, and C9, and your lighting professional’s choice will depend on the location and overall design. </p><p>C9 lighting is typically the most expensive option, ranging from <b>$15 to $70 per 25-foot strand</b>. These usually have fewer bulbs per strand, so you might need more than expected to cover a large area. Dome lighting is usually the most cost-effective option, ranging from <b>$6 to $15</b> <b>per 25-foot strand</b>. These bulbs are smaller and rounder than other options, creating a softer look. </p></div>

How much do professional holiday decorators cost?

• <div><p>On average, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/christmas-decorating-service-cost.htm">holiday decoration services cost</a> around <b>$800</b>, but prices can range from around <b>$300</b> to to <b>$2,500 or more</b>, depending on the extent of the work and home size. Simple interior holiday decoration can cost closer to <b>$300 </b>while hiring a decorating pro to hang exterior lights and exterior decorations alongside the interior work will total around <b>$800</b>. For large decorations or extensive design and decoration services, you can expect to pay <b>$2,500</b>. Note that these prices only include labor, not the decorations.</p></div>

Get matched with top holiday decorators in Etna, NH

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: Is it OK to hang Christmas lights from gutters?

• <div><p>It's safe to hang Christmas lights from gutters with a few considerations. First, when installing the lights, follow safe ladder-use guidelines and avoid getting onto the roof. Second, for best results and the integrity of your lights, use clips to keep the bulbs away from inside the gutters where they could run into trouble with water or ice. </p></div>

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>

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your holiday decorating project in Etna, NH?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Holiday Decorating pros in Etna, NH

*The Angi rating for Holiday Decorating companies in Etna, NH is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Holiday Decorating needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Holiday Decorating companies in Etna, NH is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Holiday Decorating needs.

Last update on December 08, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
I want to give my highest possible recommendation for Craig at Mel Martin Windows! I hired them when I found significant rot and decay in the wood around my front door. Craig came to our home, evaluated the situation and created a great plan to fix everything. We ended up replacing the wood...
Mel Martin Windows LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2023
Technician was willing to come on Saturday morning of a holiday weekend; very much appreciated!
Minuteman Heating Cooling Refrigeration, LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2014
We were completely snowed in after the 2014 Holiday's storms, over 2 feet!. We had called other companies but only Paul made the effort within just a few hours. He was extremely polite and an excellent job was done. We look forward to using him again & for our Spring home renovations!
Valle Professional Home and Chimney, LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2013
David, the proprietor of the company, did almost all of the contact himself. I hired him to create some window treatments in my loft apartment - mainly because there was too much light flooding in at night and early morning. He carefully measured all of the windows, then ordered custom-fitted...
PURE Home Design
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2009
Well it started in April with some water damage , the Insurance company agreed to pay for new floors . I went to this store picked out the flooring... and so the drama begins and paid in full for it so I could get a discounted price of 10,000 for the wood alone , the wood was on back order , in...
Brians Carpet and Flooring Center
Request a quote

Get matched with top holiday decorators in Etna, NH

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your holiday decorating project in Etna, NH?

Holiday Lighting Service

Holiday Lighting Add or Remove

Handyman for Multiple Small Project Service

Verified Reviews for Holiday Decorating pros in Etna, NH

Find Holiday decorators in Etna

Jennifer Franz

Jennifer Franz

Enlightened Exteriors

Enlightened Exteriors

Hoffmann Landscaping

Hoffmann Landscaping

Halloween Skulls

Halloween Skulls

KB Flower Studio

KB Flower Studio

Wreaths by Rose

Wreaths by Rose

Leaving Your Fingerprint

Leaving Your Fingerprint

Posh Party Supplies

Posh Party Supplies

Decorist

Decorist

WeMontage

WeMontage

The Etna, NH homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services

Christmas Decorating Service Costs: What You’ll Pay for a Pro to Deck the Halls

How Much Does a Christmas Tree Decorating Service Cost? [2025 Data]

10 Christmas Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

How to Hang Christmas Lights Outside Without Nails

How to Hang Christmas Lights Around Your Garage Door

How to Find a Bad Bulb in Christmas Lights

Find Holiday decorating Pros in other cities near youNot finding what you are looking for in Etna? Check surrounding areas for Holiday decorators.

Which Holiday decorating task are you tackling?Find Etna Holiday decorating services on Angi who specialize in any of these tasks

Find Pros for other jobs in EtnaIf your Holiday decorating services job is complete, use Angi to find quality Pros in Etna for any number of jobs.