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: Who does holiday decorating?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s best to contact at least three different companies for quotes and to find out what services they offer.</p></div>

Q: Can I fix a string of lights without a tester?

• <div><p>Yes, you can try removing and replacing each individual light bulb one at a time until you find the problem bulb&mdash;just be prepared for it to take a while. The bulb tester is worth the investment if you don&rsquo;t have a lot of extra time to spare or need to test several strands of lights.</p></div>

Q: How can you hang Christmas lights on a ceiling without using nails or hooks?

• <div><p>To hang Christmas lights on a ceiling without using nails or traditional hooks, you have several damage-free options. Adhesive hooks and clips are a popular choice. For smaller projects, you can use pushpins, tacks, or adhesive putty. Specially designed transparent tape that can hold weight without damaging paint is also effective. For a more creative approach, consider stringing the lights over a curtain rod near the ceiling. If you have a drop ceiling, look for clips and hooks designed to attach to the metal framing. Note that staples can also be used, but may leave small holes.</p></div>

Q: How much do replacement Christmas blinker lights cost?

• <div><p>Blinker lights come with a standard box of Christmas lights, so you don&rsquo;t need to pay extra for them unless you&rsquo;ve misplaced the ones from the original box. You can buy replacement Christmas blinker lights for about $8 per box. If you want to plan for future holidays, you can buy a value box of 24 replacement blinker bulbs for about $12. Also called flasher lights, the replacement bulbs often come in packages of six bulbs.</p></div>

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Last update on August 28, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
This company went above and beyond in painting our commercial car dealership. The work was done professionally and on time. They even did a few extra doors and trim at no additional cost. I highly recommend Paint Decorators for any job both big and small.
Paint Decorators Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2024
Great service and products. Built a decorative wall and patio. All perfectly delivered and reasonably priced
Whispering Pine Landscape Supply Corp
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Reviewed in July 2023
Very satisfying with there work most of all the communication skills and time frame were on point. I went with there suggestions about the color painting which can match with furniture and home decor and being very happy about the decision., it come out beautiful. Thank you YP I will...
GMG EUROSTAR
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Reviewed in May 2023
Working with Carmen has been an absolute delight. We had no idea about what we wanted to do with our dining room. Carmen was so understanding and helpful in all of our decisions. She showed us countless ideas and was so patient with her explanations about the plans. Carmen communicated with us...
Carmen Kruz Interiors LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
Fantastic job! Lori consulted us before Christmas and came with a lot of great ideas. We decided to wait until after the holidays and we did not feel rushed at all. Lori followed up a couple of months later, and we were able to place an order and have the install done within a few weeks. Our new...
Thomas M. Gulla Services, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
Reasonable price and service, just wish they wouldnt come on holiday weekends, Ive repeatedly asked them to come during the week.
TruGreen
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Reviewed in September 2017
Art was so professional & helpful. He really knows his stuff!!! I was so worried about the process because i know nothing about houses except how to decorate them! He was thorough & I mean thorough!!! & he explained everything to me each step of the way. He will check every crack, crevice &...
Arthur Perez
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Reviewed in August 2017
My kitchen was a complete mess. Under their suggestion, they knocked down a few walls and opened up the space creating a different look altogether. The floors and ceilings were uneven, but they mudded the floor and shaved the crown molding and straighten out the imperfections. They are amazing....
Beyond Elegance
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Reviewed in June 2017
The slip covers that Mr. Flick, OF A-1 Decorators Workshop, made for our Loveseat and Sofa are AMAZING!!!!!! Joseph Flick is truly a skilled, competent old school professional whose workmanship is of the highest caliber. He is a Knowledgeable Master Craftsman who takes pride in providing his...
A-1 Decorators Workshop Inc
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Reviewed in January 2017
It was great! A few days before Christmas, I called to set up an appointment. Rafael came out and told me my request could be done as soon as possible. Two days later, my chandelier was installed and looks great in the foyer. My foyer is now complete! I want to thank Rafael and Christine for...
High Q Electric
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Precision Exterior Cleaning Corp

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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

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"What a great experience. Mike and his crew were professional, friendly, polite and so meticulous with their work. My windows are gleaming! I highly recommend Precision Cleaning."

Response time7 hrs

18 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by42%of homeowners

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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Quality work

"EMANUEL did a great job installing my window coverings. He was efficient and did an excellent job. He was pleasant and Thought outside the box. I would definitely use his services again"

Recommended by61%of homeowners

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Nailed It Handyman Service

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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Job done right and effectively. Will hire him again for other projects and also will definitely recommend him to my friends"

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Response time7 hrs

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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

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"Freddy helped me install Govee lights and reached out right away after I contacted him. He gave me a very fair quote and was punctual, arriving exactly when he said he would. He took his time to make sure the project was done right, and the final result came out great. He even helped me with a small side project I had, which I really appreciated. Overall, he was very trustworthy, communicated clearly throughout the process, and was easy to work with. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for quality work."

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Christian

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I’m a 28 year old Electrical mechanic based out of Yonkers New York. I specialize in commercial electrical work but have done plenty of work on residential projects. I provide quality work from years of experience, from low voltage to high voltage I can execute whatever a project needs.

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Duncanquinn

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Small jobs welcome

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Hello I a 26 year old young man looking to provide any assistance in home repair and maintenance.

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Shawn the electrician

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Very hard working and very dedicated to this craft.

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K.A Electric

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Make the switch! Have us do your electrical work!

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RJ construction

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I’ve been doing this since 2013.

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Muhammed

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I worked as an electrician in construction. I also did the cleaning work.

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can try removing and replacing each individual light bulb one at a time until you find the problem bulb—just be prepared for it to take a while. The bulb tester is worth the investment if you don’t have a lot of extra time to spare or need to test several strands of lights.

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.

To hang Christmas lights on a ceiling without using nails or traditional hooks, you have several damage-free options. Adhesive hooks and clips are a popular choice. For smaller projects, you can use pushpins, tacks, or adhesive putty. Specially designed transparent tape that can hold weight without damaging paint is also effective. For a more creative approach, consider stringing the lights over a curtain rod near the ceiling. If you have a drop ceiling, look for clips and hooks designed to attach to the metal framing. Note that staples can also be used, but may leave small holes.

Blinker lights come with a standard box of Christmas lights, so you don’t need to pay extra for them unless you’ve misplaced the ones from the original box. You can buy replacement Christmas blinker lights for about $8 per box. If you want to plan for future holidays, you can buy a value box of 24 replacement blinker bulbs for about $12. Also called flasher lights, the replacement bulbs often come in packages of six bulbs.

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