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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"We hired Arite Home Maintenance and Property Services for a wide range of projects in both our home and business, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. From flooring installation to plumbing, washer and dryer setup, wall removals, additions, and countless other odd jobs, Arite handled everything with professionalism, skill, and attention to detail. Every task was completed on time and to a high standard. He communicated clearly, offered helpful suggestions, and made the entire process stress-free. It’s rare to find someone so versatile and dependable—he truly takes pride in his work. Our space looks amazing, and we’ll definitely be calling Arite for future projects. Highly recommended!"
Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
Roof Maxx
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Nice people great job fast and efficient would highly recommend calling before you replace your roof they helped me save tons of money"
Response time4 days
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Small jobs welcome

I’m a skilled electrical apprentice with over a year and a half of hands on experience and two years of formal education in electrical engineering. I specialize in residential electrical work, including installing and repairing lights, ceiling fans, outlets, and switches. I take pride in doing safe, reliable, and high quality work, and I make sure every job is done right the first time.

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BUYUKCERCI
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Hi, I m a skilled handyman serving the Albany area. I handle furniture assembly, mounting, minor plumbing & electrical repairs, drywall repair, painting, and general home maintenance.\n\nI provide fast, reliable, and professional service with honest pricing. No job is too small — I make your home projects stress-free and done right the first time.\n\nContact me today to get your project started!

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. 

It’s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won’t expect it, but it’s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they’re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between 10% and 20% of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.

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.

The average cost to have a professional install Christmas lights on a roof is about $420, with most homeowners spending between $220 and $650. Some companies may charge between $1.25 and $3 per square foot, excluding the cost of the lights. For extensive or complex jobs, the cost can exceed $1,000. While doing it yourself can save money, it is only recommended if you are comfortable working at heights.

While Christmas lights are a wonderful way to light up your home during the holiday season, they don’t have a long lifespan. Most incandescent Christmas light bulbs are designed to last between 1,000 and 1,500 hours—or about one to three holiday seasons. More durable LED bulbs should last about 10 times as long. 

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