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Q: How can I prevent Christmas lights from becoming damaged?

• <div><p>You can take a few steps to prolong the life of your holiday lights. Make sure to replace burnt-out bulbs as quickly as possible to avoid overloading the rest of the circuit and knocking out more lights. Before packing them up each year, plug each strand into the wall to confirm everything is still working. Wrap the lights carefully back into their original packaging or something similar&mdash;winding a strand tightly together or leaving it to hang loose in a storage bin can lead to frayed or damaged wiring. </p></div>

Q: Do you need a special extension cord for outdoor Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.</p></div>

Q: What’s the most expensive Christmas tree?

• <div><p>Typically, the most expensive type of Christmas tree is either the Douglas fir or the fraser fir. That being said, lots of different factors can affect what you&rsquo;ll pay for a Christmas tree including supply and demand, size of the tree, and more. Your best bet is to speak with a pro at your local Christmas tree farm to find the best tree for you. </p></div>

Q: Can you hang lights on soffit?

• <div><p>Yes, you can hang Christmas lights from the soffit of your roof, but it requires a bit more effort than hanging from the gutters or eaves. You&rsquo;ll need to add an adhesive hook or tie to the underside of the soffit to keep the lights in place. Consider adding a soffit hook every 12 to 18 inches for best visual results.</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>

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Last update on October 03, 2024

Reviewed in October 2024
I recently hired Phil Luisi of Mega Painting & Decorating and I could not have been more pleased, not only with the end results, but the entire process. Phil made the experience, seamless. He is a true professional- detail oriented, organized and meticulous. His recommendations were spot on. I...
MEGA PAINTING & DECORATING INC
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Reviewed in February 2021
I have been using this company for 6 years to do all of my outdoor Christmas Decorations , I highly recommend using them, They are professional they are friendly, clean and most importantly their work is impeccable. I love the way my house looks at Christmas thanks to We hang Christmas Lights -...
Jensen Industries, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
Work was done quickly as needed right before the holidays. Would def recommend. Friendly and professional
High Quality Flooring, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2019
Great. I was very fortunate to find someone willing to help me out on a holiday weekend. Job done quickly and cleaned up everything. I highly recommend. Thank you again!!
Home Magic Renovations
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Reviewed in November 2018
I very much enjoyed having Keith install holiday white lights on a large tree in my front yard. He did a fantastic job. He went above and beyond to cut some branches so that the tree and lights would be symmetrical. He is a professional, personable pro! I would hire him again.
Keith Welsby
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Reviewed in July 2018
This was the second job Pristine did for us, (the first was a deck renovation). Once again, Nick's professionalism and workmanship exceeded all expectations. The end product was amazing. The price was reasonable. The project was done on time with minimal impact to day to day life in our house....
Pristine East End Contracting
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Reviewed in December 2016
Our den tile floor job came out beautifully, and in time for a holiday gathering. A few loose ends. Very friendly folks with an amazing selection of all kinds of floor and counter top options.
Trinity Tile And Marble Construction, Corp.
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Reviewed in January 2016
My Decorators have a reputation for being the best in the hamptons, thats why we hired them. Originally we were going to hire them for there decorating and use our own contractors to complete the job. from the very get go that did not work out. Our Decorators at mabley handler Interior...
Outeast Painting & Power Washing
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Reviewed in January 2015
My wife and I are snowbirds and this past summer I decided to stay back in NY and sent my wife & son back home to Florida- so I could go to some car shows on L.I.- but my actual plan was to surprise them for Xmas with 2 new decks for our home in the Hamptons. (We flew up for the holidays)- Both...
Distinctive Decks
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Reviewed in December 2014
They had to dodge some of our Christmas decorations around the fireplace and took it in stride. I couldn't find any dust or dirt on the hearth or floor after they left <br />
Quality 1st Maintenance
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Sebonac Creek Landscape

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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"We are in the middle of repairing our lawn which was destroyed by grubs and moles. Max has been treating and seeding it. It is looking better each day. He hasn't finished, but I have no doubt that it will be wonderful when he's done."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate93%

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Stone Quality Contracting

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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Small jobs welcome

"Brandon does excellent work! He’s friendly and professional, his prices are very reasonable, he cared about my project, offered suggestions and showed up and finished when he said he would! I recommend him highly!"

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Response time6 hrs

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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In business since 2000

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"Steve Applebaum did an outstanding job. Very personable and will hire him again."

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Mac & Son Electric LLC

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Mac & Son Electric LLC is a company that specializes in panel and service upgrades, electrical remodeling, troubleshooting, interior and exterior lighting, commercial and residential, and any electrical projects or issues.

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Valon

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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

My name is valon but you can call me lony i work as electician here in USA i love my job i do it nice and clean and i care so much about my clients and their problems

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Reflections Window and Gutter Cleaning

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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Good, work was performed when they said it would be done."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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G Cess Express Lighting

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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Gary was very professional when he came to my house to put up my Christmas lights ! I have had him come now 3 years in row and will continue to do so ! After the holidays he comes back to take the lights down and he carefully packs them away for next year !"

Response time30 mins

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"They were absolutely great. House looks amazing!"

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Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Ryan messaged me within minutes of my search on home advisor app, 9pm on a monday evening. He came over the next day and was done in 10 minutes!"

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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NYC Excavation & Construction

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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Highly recommend it. Very professional. Work was done quick and exactly what I needed."

Response time2 hrs

Response rate98%

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

You can take a few steps to prolong the life of your holiday lights. Make sure to replace burnt-out bulbs as quickly as possible to avoid overloading the rest of the circuit and knocking out more lights. Before packing them up each year, plug each strand into the wall to confirm everything is still working. Wrap the lights carefully back into their original packaging or something similar—winding a strand tightly together or leaving it to hang loose in a storage bin can lead to frayed or damaged wiring.

Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.

Typically, the most expensive type of Christmas tree is either the Douglas fir or the fraser fir. That being said, lots of different factors can affect what you’ll pay for a Christmas tree including supply and demand, size of the tree, and more. Your best bet is to speak with a pro at your local Christmas tree farm to find the best tree for you.

Yes, you can hang Christmas lights from the soffit of your roof, but it requires a bit more effort than hanging from the gutters or eaves. You’ll need to add an adhesive hook or tie to the underside of the soffit to keep the lights in place. Consider adding a soffit hook every 12 to 18 inches for best visual results.

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.

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