How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

What does it mean if half my string of lights is flashing?

• <div><p>The most likely cause of accidentally flashing lights is that a regular bulb has been replaced with a flash bulb by accident. If that’s not the case, you should look for a bulb on the strand that is not quite seated properly and will lose its connection when it’s touched or moved.</p></div>

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Q: How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>First of all, don&rsquo;t shop for bargain lights&mdash;often, you&rsquo;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&mdash;LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year&rsquo;s Christmas during this year&rsquo;s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: Are LED Christmas lights safe to leave up all year?

• <div><p>No, you should not leave LED Christmas lights up all year. While the LED lights themselves are very durable, their wiring and casings can be as vulnerable as any Christmas lights. They&rsquo;re subject to drying out, experiencing cold or sun damage that causes them to crack, and even damage caused by gnawing pests. (The same is true of incandescents.) If you want your lights to last the years that they&rsquo;re rated for, bring them inside after Christmas is over. </p></div>

Q: What bulb makes Christmas lights blink?

• <div><p>A blinking, or twinkle, bulb makes Christmas lights blink. Usually, this type of bulb has a silver or red tip, making it easily distinguishable from other non-blinking bulbs. Most packages of Christmas lights come with additional blinking and non-blinking bulbs. Additional bulbs can be purchased at a hardware store or online retailer.</p></div>

Q: How much do outdoor holiday lights cost?

• <div><p>Outdoor Christmas lights cost between $80 to $300 on average without installation. This comes out to about $4 to $50 per strand. You can get a box of outdoor Christmas lights for as little as $20, if you just want to decorate a small area, like a doorway. If you want to go all out and cover your entire home, you'll need between 10 to 20 strands of 100 to 200 bulbs each.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2022
Their consultant Matt came out to our house the morning we called about a mouse infestation. Matt was knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, and thorough. He gave us a fair estimate of the job required and was able to remedy the situation by the afternoon. We were very grateful that he was able to...
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Reviewed in January 2021
We were extremely impressed with the workmanship, patience, neatness, and friendly advice received- within our budget--Professional beyond expectations! Comparable to best decorative moldings and trim we found in many of the best home builders! Moved to one of those in VA, but we wished we could...
K.A.P. Carpentry
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Reviewed in September 2019
Very well - the carpeting is old, therefore I was not expecting them to look new. The job performed was to my expectations and the rugs look and smell fresh for the upcoming holidays.
Delaware Valley Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2017
Great, work was done beautifully. George is easy to work with, very responsive. He really fit me in a busy time to get the job done prior to the holidays.
Aussie Home Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in September 2015
It went fantastic. He was very prompt and courteous. He talked about the different options and was very careful when removing the tiles. He only removed what was necessary and we are able to re-use some of the tiles and the faucet. He quickly fixed the pipe and and pointed out that we only...
Plumb Medic Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2015
began to work. they were social, polite, and gave some decorating suggestion . very polite and his crew arrived promptlyalso made some decorating suggestions. we would most certainly request this provider for other services.
Svs Construction company steve sciotto
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Reviewed in November 2013
He is a great fellow. His price was right and he was very efficient. He really took his time on the lawn. He was also very knowledgable on the trees and flowers. He was very decorative. Everything continues to be great.
Gordon's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in September 2012
I was lucky they were available (it's a holiday), and Steve came right away, and as usual did everything and didn't leave any mess behind. He even took away the filthy humidifier he had just removed. They were recommended by the realtor who helped me find this house and she is very picky, like...
Mike Dashkow Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in April 2012
Immediately after buying a new home, our shower and tub plumbing went. When the tub faucet was on, the shower head would run. When the shower head was on, the tub faucet would run. And neither would provide full pressure. I called Goodman plumbing and had them come out for an estimate. Upon...
Goodman Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
They are courteous, prompt and thorough. I have used them for the past eight years. I actually sent them a thank you note because I appreciate them so much. They come as soon as you call them. They have been out on weekends and holidays. I think they are great!!
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