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Carry Landscaping Design & Masonry, LLC
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove

Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with Carry Landscaping. Once we agreed on a design, they were at my house within two weeks. The prices were fair and we are happy with the pavers that we picked out. The job only took 3 days and the results look GREAT. They are everything we wanted. I could not be happier with the work that Carry Landscaping did, and I would absolutely hire this pro again."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Duffy Electric
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Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were very friendly and professional! They did great work and I would definitely hire them again. They had to take down existing 100 year old box and install new fan rated Bar Box and put up a new ceiling fan."
Under Counter Lights
New Plugs and Switches
Full kitchen remodel
Central Electrical Panel
New Recessed Lights

+12

Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Carlos Home Improvement
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Technically, you can use duct tape to hang Christmas lights, but it’s not the best bet. Duct tape or other types of tape retain moisture, which isn’t ideal when near an electrical wire. Plus, it can peel off due to the elements. Duct tape is also a very unattractive option, visually speaking. Instead, opt for roof clips for Christmas lights, which are affordable and easy to use.

During the holidays, big box hardware stores sell many kinds of clips and hooks made specifically for hanging Christmas lights—including ridge clips, gutter clips, shingle clips, and mounted hooks. It’s best to avoid nails, staples, and screws since they can damage your roof.

Cold weather can cause older incandescent Christmas lights to fail by causing cracks in the finish or the glass itself. Modern LED lights are affected in the opposite way and perform even better as the temperature drops. 

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.

If you need help with your holiday decorating, the first step is determining your lighting and decor needs to narrow down your pro options. For example, if you want a custom outdoor light display with all of the bells and whistles, you’ll likely need to hire a local holiday light installer who specializes in that service. But if you only need to hang some lights inside in hard-to-reach places, consider hiring a handyperson or an interior decorator instead. It’s best to contact at least three different companies for quotes and to find out what services they offer.

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