How much does it cost to have your house decorated for Christmas?

• <div><p>The cost to have your house decorated for Christmas depends on the extent of your holiday vision. Interior decorators charge between <b>$50 and $150 per hour </b>on average, so if your decorations are minimal, you could pay as little as <b>$200 </b>for a couple of hours of decorating. Interior decorators might also bill<b> $5 to $12 per square foot</b>, or a flat rate of <b>$500 to $1,300 per room</b>.<b> </b>You can also pay to have your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/christmas-tree-decorating-service-cost.htm">Christmas tree professionally decorated</a> for an average of <b>$200 to $600</b>. Contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/interior-decorators/">local interior decorator</a> for a specific quote.</p></div>

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Q: Do Christmas lights need to be grounded?

• <div><p>Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep my icicle lights from tangling in the wind?

• <div><p>No one has figured out a perfect solution to this problem. Tying icicle lights down or adding weights to them can help, but it&rsquo;s a very time-consuming process and far from foolproof. If your winters are too windy, we suggest simply switching away from icicle lights to straight runs of non-dangling lights along the edge of your roof.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>Decorating a tree yourself will only take between one and two hours, but a professional designer may take more time to create their vision. When hiring a pro, assume the work will take a minimum of three to four hours.</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>

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What a polite and efficient business! Not only did I receive courtesy text of being on the way, but also so respectful in person and responding text. As for the work, WOW! Such a great job done in about an hour. Trying to attempt what they did in an hour would have taken me a day or two....
Desert Bros Junk Removal
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Reviewed in February 2026
They did a awesome job cleaning up my front yard and mowing/manicuring my orchard area. Then I had them come back and trim back some overgrown Elderberry bushes and do some trimming on my apple trees.
AU Squared Home Improvement
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Reviewed in August 2025
Very adorable and the fence turned out amazing! We will definitely be using L.A Handyman for future projects!
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Reviewed in July 2022
fabulous. they showed up to quote and actually had parts and fixed it in a single trip
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Reviewed in April 2022
Shaun and Beth were wonderful to work with. They made a great painting team and did an excellent job with an entire inside house paint. Sonny and his guy did a great job on my two patios as well.
HYF Painting Services
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Reviewed in March 2022
They were very friendly, polite, professional and knowledgeable in every aspect of the different projects I needed help with. Windows installation, cabinet design, framing and design plans for possible new roof line and porch on front of my house.
Carrier Custom Carpentry
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Reviewed in April 2021
You could not do better than Tony and Sebastian Shelby. They did spring cleanup, an enormous amount of leaves, power washed the deck, and painted all my flower boxes. The work was meticulous. They go above and beyond what is asked and respond to texts and phone calls quickly.
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Reviewed in February 2013
Pretty Pooch does an excellent job grooming my dog. She's a shih Tzu/poodle mix so she has pretty difficult fur and they take excellent care of her. She always comes back to me with a beautiful cut, a cute accessory, and a happy demeanor. She's a nervous dog to begin with but they are very...
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Reviewed in February 2012
I gave Ron a photo of what we wanted and he put together a material list. We bought materials and he was pleasant if a minor change came up. We have the cutest shop there is. It was important to us for it to look good due to it being in our front yard. I plan on decorating the outside with...
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NCC Electrical Services Inc

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"Excellent customer service project completed in timely manner"

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Anasazi Home Services

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Serving La Plata, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Arickis has done many home repair and small building projects for me. He does a meticulous work with care for details. I appreciate his professionalism as well as his cheerful, friendly attitude. I have been more than satisfied with the jobs he has done for me and would highly recommend him!"

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Serving La Plata, NM and surrounding areas

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"They did a good work."

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Handyman

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Serving La Plata, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Our mission at Handyman Incorporated is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Alles Air Cleaning Specialist stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!\n

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Blane's lawn&maintenance

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Blane Boughan Lawn And Maintenance works hard to provide the highest quality workmanship and customer service on every job we are awarded. With over 6 years in the lawn business we look forward to servicing your needs.

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

No one has figured out a perfect solution to this problem. Tying icicle lights down or adding weights to them can help, but it’s a very time-consuming process and far from foolproof. If your winters are too windy, we suggest simply switching away from icicle lights to straight runs of non-dangling lights along the edge of your roof.

Decorating a tree yourself will only take between one and two hours, but a professional designer may take more time to create their vision. When hiring a pro, assume the work will take a minimum of three to four hours.

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.

The cost to have your house decorated for Christmas depends on the extent of your holiday vision. Interior decorators charge between $50 and $150 per hour on average, so if your decorations are minimal, you could pay as little as $200 for a couple of hours of decorating. Interior decorators might also bill $5 to $12 per square foot, or a flat rate of $500 to $1,300 per room. You can also pay to have your Christmas tree professionally decorated for an average of $200 to $600. Contact a local interior decorator for a specific quote.

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