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Q: Do Christmas lights need to be grounded?

• <div><p>Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.</p></div>

Q: How long do Christmas lights last?

• <div><p>While Christmas lights are a wonderful way to light up your home during the holiday season, they don&rsquo;t have a long lifespan. Most incandescent Christmas light bulbs are designed to last between 1,000 and 1,500 hours&mdash;or about one to three holiday seasons. More durable LED bulbs should last about 10 times as long. </p></div>

Q: How do you hang string lights without nails?

• <div><p>Nails are a popular choice for hanging string lights, but they are not the only option. Use outdoor hooks, zip ties, or even awning hangers to string up lights outdoors. For indoor lights, use simple tacks, zip ties, damage-free adhesive hooks, or drawing pins. When all else fails, just wrap the lights around some furniture or outdoor fixtures. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>Decorating a tree yourself will only take between one and two hours, but a professional designer may take more time to create their vision. When hiring a pro, assume the work will take a minimum of three to four hours.</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>

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Last update on January 06, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Justin from City Glow Lighting was amazing to work with. 5 Stars – Couldn’t Be Happier! We recently had permanent holiday lighting installed on our home, and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Justin was professional, punctual, and incredibly detail-oriented. He walked us...
City Glow Lighting LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
I was very impressed from the start. Thomas responded quickly to my contact and was always on time and and the job was completed very timely. I have no ability to coordinate colors or any thing pertaining to decor and find it very frustrating. Thomas is very talented and has a strong ability to...
Wright Way Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2018
In a 100+ old house you never know what is going to happen- asbestos is what. Built by B handled the scheduling of its removal by a qualified third party. It was a long process to deconstruct completely and reconstruct new bath rooms (with one delay from asbestos). They were always working and...
Built By B
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Reviewed in March 2018
We really appreciated Bethany's help in our home. We have a very open living room kitchen / dining room / family room and it's been very tough for me to decorate. Bethany came in and came up with a plan right away even encompassing our front door as well as helping us with picking out colors...
Thrive Home Interiors
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Reviewed in February 2017
Everything went great. We had shopped around and couldn't find a good selection of decorative glass at a reasonable price. JFK had both. They came to my house and we reviewed tons of options. I was so impressed because he came on the weekend which is convenient to us versus convenient to them....
JFK Window & Door Co.
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Reviewed in October 2016
Amazing! We actually finished before the alotted time was up and they cleaned things I hadn't even thought of, like the tops of bookshelves and the decorations on doors and ceilings of cobwebs. So satisfying.
The Pristine Company
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Reviewed in January 2015
fresh coat was outstanding. their price was the most competitive and offered the best quality of paint, and the most coats of other FIVE contractors that quoted this work. <br /> their workmanship was outstanding. the finished product on all surfaces exceeded my expectations (which is hard to...
Fresh Coat Cincinnati
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Reviewed in August 2014
Gabbert Decorating came to our home on a Saturday to work around our schedule to give an estimate for painting and paper removing for our home. They were very professional, on-time (a little early even), and trustworthy.They spent at least an hour or more going through every room, and offering...
Gabbert Decorating Services
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Reviewed in March 2014
I wasn't sure what to expect when we hired Marilyn. We've never used a decorator before, but I knew our condo needed help in becoming a home, and honestly I was pretty embarrassed about how "un-homey" it felt at the time. Marilyn was wonderfully warm, enthusiastic, and put us right at ease. ...
Interiors By Marilyn
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Reviewed in March 2014
It was such a pleasure working with Duke. This was our first experience working with a professional painter, and we're so glad we hired him. He is very professional, attentive to detail, and really knows his stuff. <br /> We had hired a decorator to help us choose the colors, and as a result...
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RNO Holiday Lighting and Gutter Installation

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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"Overall, they did a very good job painting my ceiling, walls and trim. Work was completed earlier than I expected, which was good. However, after completion I have found numerous paint drips on my new flooring which I had to clean-up. But considering I did not have to do this large job, I m happy."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Brighterday Exterior Cleaning

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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Brighterday did a really great job installing my permanent Christmas lights! They came my to my house two days after our initial call, installed the lights without issue, and were very responsive. When we noticed a small issue later, they came back out and fixed it immediately."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate98%

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Cincy Premium Exterior

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"It was done very well. they were careful and finished two decks and a front walk in one day. Price was reasonable and I have already recommended them to a neighbor."

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Realtor's Choice Services

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In business since 2021

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"I need an interior painting done in my house on 30th see men the only way I can make payments Is through check.."

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Response time8 hrs

Response rate90%

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Clearly Amazing Outlook, LLC

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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1978

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"Chad was very helpful..we had an issue on the first attempt (my roof is very high) but he certainly took care of it. Was very satisfied with the service..considering them to do my holiday lighting this year!"

Response time1 day

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"Good workmanship. Bathroom conversion. Took out tub and added shower."

Response time1 day

Response rate91%

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Aces Handyman Or More

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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I was very pleased with Aces pros! He communicated with me every detail of what would be done! They picked up supplies needed and constructed cellar door in shop! They returned installing door under bad weather conditions completing job in one day! Had not weather caused issue, they returned to make repairs caused be rain downpour! They were very polite and professional!"

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Response time10 hrs

Response rate100%

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In business since 2010

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"Preston did a great job caulking our bathroom shower and sink. He was very professional, timely and kept the work area very clean. We will be hiring him again for several other jobs. Highly recommend!"

Response time1 day

Response rate92%

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Cottingham & Sons LLC

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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

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Veteran-Owned. Family-First. Built on Trust.\nWhen you need a hand around the house, you deserve someone who shows up on time, works with precision, and treats your home with respect.\nAs a military veteran and a dedicated family man, I know how important a safe, well-maintained home is for your loved ones. Hard work, integrity, and a commitment to excellence are built into everything I do. Whether you have a laundry list of small repairs, a honey-do list that’s getting out of hand, or a larger home improvement project, I have the hands-on experience to get it done efficiently and correctly the first time.\nNo job is too big or too small. From my family to yours, I take pride in delivering honest, high-quality workmanship you can count on. Let me handle the hard work so you can just enjoy your home.

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River City Electrical Services

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

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.

Nails are a popular choice for hanging string lights, but they are not the only option. Use outdoor hooks, zip ties, or even awning hangers to string up lights outdoors. For indoor lights, use simple tacks, zip ties, damage-free adhesive hooks, or drawing pins. When all else fails, just wrap the lights around some furniture or outdoor fixtures.

Decorating a tree yourself will only take between one and two hours, but a professional designer may take more time to create their vision. When hiring a pro, assume the work will take a minimum of three to four hours.

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

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