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 do you hang Christmas lights on a roof peak without a ladder?

• <div><p>If you don’t have a ladder, you may be able to use a light-hanging pole. If not, you’ll have to rent a bucket lift or other machinery to reach your roof. </p></div>

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Q: Should you tip holiday decorators?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won&rsquo;t expect it, but it&rsquo;s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they&rsquo;re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between <b>10% and 20%</b> of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.</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>

Q: What order do you decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack. </p></div>

Q: How do you hang Christmas lights on a roof peak without a ladder?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a ladder, you may be able to use a light-hanging pole. If not, you&rsquo;ll have to rent a bucket lift or other machinery to reach your roof. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
John came in today on a holiday day to check my roof. He is a very honest man. He told me my roof is still good for another two years, and doesn’t need any repairs at this time. I highly recommend him for any roofing projects. Thank you John!
All Under One Roof
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Reviewed in November 2024
I had A Place For Everything come and organize my attic storage. We got rid of stuff I had no idea I still had and made room for all the important stuff. What a difference in space!! It feels good, knowing I can get to my holiday decorations with ease this season! I'm so happy and highly...
Simplify Life Maximize Space, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2019
Scott was responsive (immediately to my call) The week of Thanksgiving when ovens are the biggest necessity to a successful holiday. He worked to troubleshoot the issue over the phone first and had and idea of exactly what was wrong before arrival. He and his team are incredible at customer...
Scott's Appliance Repair Service
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Reviewed in October 2018
Dave was friendly, responsive, and diligent. He quoted a decorative block wall and walk way. He gave us an initial estimate for time and materials which he stuck to. We had him tack on a couple additional features after the fact, and he was supportive. Things took a little longer than he...
SPERO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLP
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Reviewed in November 2016
WWw.luxint.com is EXCELLENT!!!!! I purchased a 65" flat screen from Best Buy on November 17. The Best Buy installation department couldn't install my system until 2 me week of December. Long after the Thanksgiving Holiday. This is when I found Luxint on HomeAdvisor. They came on short notice...
Audio Video Experience
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Reviewed in May 2016
My entire experience with Olin Plumbing exceeded my expectations and that rarely happens. My electric hot water heater died on the Saturday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend. I was dreading the task of having to locate a plumber for service on a holiday weekend. After reading the reviews on...
Olin Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in February 2015
We standardly snow blow our driveways but due to a medical emergency we were in need of plowing at the very last minute. TF Plowing had placed a sign earlier in the year at the end of our road, so I gave them a try! Not only did they communicate right away but agreed to take me on at the...
TF Plowing
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Reviewed in September 2014
We started in the master bathroom and one room led to another. Everything about Goedecke was Wonderful! They showed us a large variety of flooring, carpeting, tile, granite, bathroom fixtures, lighting fixtures and window treatments to chose from. They also provided an excellent designer to...
Goedecke Flooring and Design
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Reviewed in February 2014
They came out first thing in the morning on a holiday. Came right out and they charged us a reasonable amount. They did a very professional job.
POLICY WELL & PUMP
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Reviewed in February 2014
Carl's measured our home, we discussed options, made choice, were given price and installed. There was a bit of a lag in the time between quotes and installation due to the holidays. But the cost came out as quoted. I am very happy with Carl and his service.
CARL'S FLOOR COVERING & FURN
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