How long can you hang lights on stucco without damage?

• <div><p>The length of time shouldn’t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn’t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it’s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don’t expect to leave these lights up year-round.</p></div>

Can I leave my Christmas lights up year-round?

• <div><p>Good news, Christmas lovers: you can<b> </b>keep your lights up all year, provided you choose the type. It's critical that you choose holiday lights made for outdoor use, as these can withstand winter weather conditions. In addition, it's best to use <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/incandescent-vs-led.htm">LED lights instead of incandescent ones</a>. LED bulbs can withstand temperature shifts and are energy efficient. </p><p>If you are considering leaving your holiday lights up year-round, ask your lighting installer about permanent installation. This project costs around <b>$3,500</b> but gives you about six to 10 years of LED lights and adds a pleasing aesthetic to your home. </p></div>

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Q: How long can you hang lights on stucco without damage?

• <div><p>The length of time shouldn&rsquo;t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn&rsquo;t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it&rsquo;s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don&rsquo;t expect to leave these lights up year-round.</p></div>

Q: Are LED Christmas lights safe to leave up all year?

• <div><p>No, you should not leave LED Christmas lights up all year. While the LED lights themselves are very durable, their wiring and casings can be as vulnerable as any Christmas lights. They&rsquo;re subject to drying out, experiencing cold or sun damage that causes them to crack, and even damage caused by gnawing pests. (The same is true of incandescents.) If you want your lights to last the years that they&rsquo;re rated for, bring them inside after Christmas is over. </p></div>

Q: How many lights do I need for a 7-foot tree?

• <div><p>Christmas trees need about 100 lights per foot, so you would need 700 lights for a 7-foot tree. </p></div>

Q: What are the different types of lighting?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-lighting-your-home.htm">type of lighting</a> you choose can have a big part in the aesthetic and function of your space. Ambient lighting refers to indirect or diffused lighting that evenly reaches most areas of the space. Task lighting illuminates specific areas, such as a workspace. Accent lighting draws attention to details in your home, and decorative lighting draws attention to itself.</p></div>

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Last update on March 04, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Paulo and team are great to work with! Respectful and detail oriented. They come when they say they will - early, and stay a whole day! - and clean up after themselves. We put an addition on our home and updated the ‘old’ interior as well. Paulo worked on demo, framing, windows, doors,...
PR Carpentry
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Reviewed in September 2023
Vin and his crew did a very nice job in repainting my porch. He was quick to come out for a quote and to set up the day to begin the project. They went the extra mile and power washed the porch vinyl siding and porch railings which was nice to see. I would recommend them for any of your home...
Vins Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2023
All‘s well that ends well. The house looks great, and the windows are great. There were some glitches with the workers, accidentally breaking a window, laying the windows on the grass, so that the sun burns the grass. And leaving some paint on the windows. The owner make sure all was corrected ....
Integrity Painting
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Reviewed in August 2023
Excellent company to work with. We received true craftsmanship. We did a dramatic color change and switched from shutters to cased windows. Our home looks fantastic!
Slate Builders LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
We reached out to Patrick for a quote to replace three of our doors (frames and all) in our older home. Within 24 hours he came out, sent us a quote and we had set up a time for him to come out later that week to complete the job. He was pleasant, on time and completed the job in a timely...
Patrick Gaudy Home Handyman, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Angie recommended him so, I called and we made arrangements to meet at my house. On that date (which I can’t remember, but was around a week ago) we came up with a price and within a few days, all the trees were down. Now, as that included removal and cleanup, a few days later, the yard was...
Bearded Goat Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
This is the fourth time that I've used PV Painting & Decorating. Petar is an excellent worker and painter. He never disappoints. Everything was painted to my satisfaction. He worked with me to ensure my satisfaction.
PV Painting and Decorating Inc
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Reviewed in November 2014
The electrician arrived on Thanksgiving Eve and worked the job to completion. We are so grateful that he was able to come and help us out before the holiday. He really went out of his way the evening before a holiday, having worked the entire day already, before fitting us into his schedule. ...
DS Power
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Reviewed in February 2014
I used PV Painting & Decorating (Petar Vukadin) last fall to paint the interior of a home I purchased last summer before I moved into that home. At that time I was impressed with the quality of his work, his professionalism, his willingness to work with me, his flexibility, his willingness to...
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"Absolutely wonderful experience! Jaime did a fantastic job painting indoors and trimming the shrubs in both the front and backyard. Everything looks great, she was thorough, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!"

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"I was extremely pleased with the work done on my patio. Jason is a very hard worker and is focused on making sure of the customers satisfaction. I would highly recommend Jog pressure washing and cleaning."

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In business since 2016

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"John and his crew did an outstanding job. They were neat and clean and picked. Up everyday. They installed the deck just the way we wanted. We would highly recommend them for any work needed to be done. Mike and John were fantastic."

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Bills Heating Cooling & Home Handy Service

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In business since 1999

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"Fixed my problem for a very reasonable price. Also went beyond my initial problem cleaned my appliance. Very happy with his service."

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Irishmen Construction

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"Very excellent communication I'm staying on the same page and it being on time with daily work and also the scheduling of the job"

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In business since 1987

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"He called and let me know what time, etc. He was on time for the appointment, clean, neat and very professional. I was a bit affraid of this method of retaining a service company but it turned out to be a great experience. I would highly recommend this to friends and family. Great job done!"

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"I could not manipulate the 90 degree turn around my staircase in order to move my queen size mattress into my upstairs bedroom. Every contractor told me that the baseboard would have to be split down the middle, then folded in half which would weaken the support when nailed back together. However, the Danco handyman removed the staircase railing and easily transported the mattress intact. No disassembly required. The railing was replaced without difficulty. The cost was under $70. He was honest, skilled, fast, careful and trustworthy. Job well done. I would hire him for future home projects."

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In business since 2015

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"Very satisfied with them and will definitely use their services again!"

Response time3 days

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Serving Alexander, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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I have 15 years OF experience and my expertise is in electric work and home theater installations. I take pride in not price gauging my customers and I stand behind my work. I am a phone call away.

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"We discovered we could not give them access to the outside of the windows, because the screens could not be removed. They came to do an estimate and we would definitely had hired them if we could have resolved the screen problem."

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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

The length of time shouldn’t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn’t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it’s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don’t expect to leave these lights up year-round.

No, you should not leave LED Christmas lights up all year. While the LED lights themselves are very durable, their wiring and casings can be as vulnerable as any Christmas lights. They’re subject to drying out, experiencing cold or sun damage that causes them to crack, and even damage caused by gnawing pests. (The same is true of incandescents.) If you want your lights to last the years that they’re rated for, bring them inside after Christmas is over.

Good news, Christmas lovers: you can keep your lights up all year, provided you choose the type. It's critical that you choose holiday lights made for outdoor use, as these can withstand winter weather conditions. In addition, it's best to use LED lights instead of incandescent ones. LED bulbs can withstand temperature shifts and are energy efficient.

If you are considering leaving your holiday lights up year-round, ask your lighting installer about permanent installation. This project costs around $3,500 but gives you about six to 10 years of LED lights and adds a pleasing aesthetic to your home.

Christmas trees need about 100 lights per foot, so you would need 700 lights for a 7-foot tree.

The type of lighting you choose can have a big part in the aesthetic and function of your space. Ambient lighting refers to indirect or diffused lighting that evenly reaches most areas of the space. Task lighting illuminates specific areas, such as a workspace. Accent lighting draws attention to details in your home, and decorative lighting draws attention to itself.

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