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Q: Do Christmas light shingle clips work if I get snow and ice?

• <div><p>Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-questions-ask-hiring-ice-dam-removal-company.htm">ice dams</a>, which can damage rooftops. But if you&rsquo;re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you&rsquo;ve placed on your roof.</p><p>You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it&rsquo;s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable. </p></div>

Q: When should I consider installing my own holiday decorations?

• <div><p>If you only need strands in safe and easy-to-reach locations and are sure of your electrical system, you can probably purchase and install lights yourself. To do this, carefully test your outlets to ensure there aren&rsquo;t any sparks or other concerning issues. Your budget might also influence this decision, as going the DIY route can be significantly cheaper.</p></div>

Q: How can I save money when hiring a holiday decorator?

• <div><p>One of the easiest ways to save money when hiring a holiday decorator is to provide storage for your decorations. If you have the space, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by avoiding storage costs through your professional. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to provide as much direction as possible for your professional, as this can cut down on design services. Finally, you can pay for your decorator to take down your decorations at the end of the season, but packaging and storing them yourself will save money on labor.</p></div>

Q: Can I replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs on a light string?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t insert an LED light into an incandescent socket. It usually won&rsquo;t fit anyway, but in the unlikely chance that it does, its electrical demands are too different for it to work properly. </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>

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Last update on December 09, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Soft & Powerwash LLC did an amazing job on our interior living space. The team was professional and efficient. They were able to fit this job into their schedule during a holiday week and I was so impressed with the outcome!! I highly recommend hiring this team and I plan to reach out for all...
Soft & Powerwash LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
We needed our carpets cleaned for the holidays and hoped to avoid the day or two of dampness under foot. Dave did a great job. Our carpets looked perfect and we could walk on them in no time without wet feet/socks! Highly recommend!
Elite Green Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2021
Iâ ve used Georgeâ s Drains for a handful of projects now ranging from a leaky toilet to a full on replacement of some septic piping beneath my patio. George is ridiculously responsive, coming out on weekends, evenings, and even weekend evenings (during holidays, with snow!). He is fast,...
Georges Drains, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
We woke up to no water on New Year's Day. Rich responded to our message first thing in the morning and was at our house about an hour later. We had a new well pump up and running by midday! Great job and greatly appreciated, especially on a holiday.
Rich Kleindienst Well Pump Service
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Reviewed in December 2020
Painting was committed for 10 days but took 12 due to holidays in between. Cost is fair. Quality is good but lot of my flooring, carpet, wood, tiles were damaged by workers. Overall satisfactory work.
Richard Painting & Home Improvement Limited Liability Company
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Reviewed in January 2020
Nick and his crew did a great job. The work included tearing down old paneling, refinishing and repainting the walls. and replacing the molding. He also tour up old rug and refinished the wood floor. Excellent job done on all phases. He started and finished the job in a timely fashion over...
Horizon Construction Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
Al and his guys were awesome! Reliable, excellent work, very professional! The rooms look great. Very pleased with the entire process, everything went smoothly. Will be having them return to tackle other rooms after the holidays.
Al's Professional Painting Services
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Reviewed in November 2019
We were extremely pleased with Mark and his assistant Phillip. They were professional, precise in their work and cleaned up each day. They did an excellent job on remodeling our master bathroom, painting, and installing a decorative wall in our bedroom. They also have excellent follow up. We...
Synergy Home Improvements LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
1) I called the day after the holiday and the guy answering, Walter, snapped and asked how I got the number because they were on vacation?!?! Scheduled a service call anyway and was told he would arrive between 2 and 5 pm. 2) Service guy came the following Monday, showed up over 30 minutes past...
American Appliance Service
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Reviewed in November 2018
Super fast response, were available within 2 days of initial contact and did an excellent job bringing our tired, old, worn carpet and furniture back to life in time for the holidays! Came on time, performed the work quickly and professionally. Highly recommend!
Deep Clean Carpet and Upholstery Care, LLC
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Mac Electric LLC

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Mac Electric LLC is a newly founded electrical contracting company specializing in residential and commercial projects ranging from additions, ground up project or even simple fixes such as a faulty circuit breaker. Contact us today for quality craftsmanship at a comparable rate!

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Dump & Done

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Small jobs welcome

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Getting the job done the rite way and building great relationships with clients

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Reflections Window and Gutter Cleaning

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Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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Reflections is owner owned and operated. We are FULLY INSURED and always give a FREE ESTIMATE. Located in Wayne NJ but serve NJ, PA and NY. We have been in business more than 10 years, formally A TOUCH OF GLASS Please mention angies list for 10% off any service. WINDOW, GUTTER AND ROOF CLEANING...DECK STAINING..POWER WASHING..CHRISTMAS LIGHT HANGING AND SNOW REMOVAL.

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Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at M&C Guttering strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Response time9 hrs

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K Hanrahan Enterprises Inc

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Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

The Generator Specialist! We stock over 200 whole home generators, and install 500+ a year. We are a one stop shop. We do not sub contract any work, and we are a Generac factory authorized dealer, warranty dealer, and maintenance dealer. All our technicians are Generac factory certified. \n\nWe also offer: \nBucket truck services, panel upgrades, LED upgrades, emergency service, commercial and industrial services.

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J&R Lawn Care and Maintenance LLC

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Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

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We offer quality and affordable lawn care and maintenance services.

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D&E Lawn Care and Pressure Washing

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Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

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We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Lawn care and pressure washing services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!\n\n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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Janus Construction has over 16 years to put to work for you. We provide our customers with knowledge and consulting for your better understanding. Call us today.

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Neverending Repairs, LLC

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Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Welcome to Neverending Repairs! We specialize in residential and farm & ranch handyman services. With or centrally located office in Glen Gardner we serve Hunterdon, Warren and parts of Somerset & Morris counties. From changing a single light bulb to building your garden shed, we take pride in our high quality of work, attention to detail, and unmatched customer service. With years of maintenance experience on our team, we can offer fast economical solutions to your problems at a very competitive rate. \n\nGive Neverending Repairs a call today, we look forward to hearing from you !

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Emerald Green Landscape & Excavating LLC

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Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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We are a owner-operator company that is passionate about what we do. All properties we work at we treat like are own with the highest quality of work and the utmost respect. All plantings have a one-year, free replacement & estimates are free. Choose us and you won't be disappointed! Thanks for checking out our work and I hope we can help you.

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create ice dams, which can damage rooftops. But if you’re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you’ve placed on your roof.

You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it’s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable.

If you only need strands in safe and easy-to-reach locations and are sure of your electrical system, you can probably purchase and install lights yourself. To do this, carefully test your outlets to ensure there aren’t any sparks or other concerning issues. Your budget might also influence this decision, as going the DIY route can be significantly cheaper.

One of the easiest ways to save money when hiring a holiday decorator is to provide storage for your decorations. If you have the space, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by avoiding storage costs through your professional. It’s also a good idea to provide as much direction as possible for your professional, as this can cut down on design services. Finally, you can pay for your decorator to take down your decorations at the end of the season, but packaging and storing them yourself will save money on labor.

No, you shouldn’t insert an LED light into an incandescent socket. It usually won’t fit anyway, but in the unlikely chance that it does, its electrical demands are too different for it to work properly.

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.

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