After our house was put on the market we were given weekly updates of how many people were looking at our home online. We were also signed up for a text alert program that would alert us of future showing times and allow us to accept or decline with a simple text message. It was very convenient. Kim was very accessible and got back with any questions or phone calls in a timely manner. Kim made the home selling process as painless as possible. I recommend her to anyone trying to buy/sell in the area. My wife and I were very pleased with the service we got. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/md/bel-air/kim-proffitt%2C-remax-components-reviews-6434160.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Gerard Plumbing & Heating","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Felicia B."},"reviewBody":"I initially called on New Years Day when we first found the problem. It was late in the evening and the on call employee contacted me within minutes. He was very kind and gave me practical advice so that he did not have to come out then, on a holiday and in the evening, costing me much more. He informed me that someone would call me around 830-9am and I received a call to set up a time to see me that next day at 745am in the morning! They came aroudn 1pm and fixed the problem. They were very professional and cleaned up well. They used my angie's list coupon and now have aplumber in my back pocket for any other future problems. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/moon-township-coraopolis/gerard-plumbing-and-heating-reviews-112245.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"American Key & Lock Co","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Clare A."},"reviewBody":"My husband and I just moved down from Pennsylvania and we have just closed on a house in the Prairieville area. We felt it was best to get a clean set of keys/locks since we are new to the area and don't know how many others might have keys to the house. I found American Key and Lock LLC on Angie's LIst and saw how many people spoke so highly of them....it helped me to determine to use them because we are so new to the area, we do not know who might be good and who should be avoided! I called and spoke with Brett who told me that Lynn would come out the next day! I was thrilled because it was Easter weekend and I thought I'd have to wait until the holiday weekend was over. Lynn called ahead of time to make sure of the directions to the house, was at the house on time, very self contained (meaning he had everything he needed to change our locks and didn't have to leave to go get something somewhere else!) was professional and extremely personable. He rekeyed 6 locks, made 5 keys, even adjusted a door frame so it would close better and was out of there within 45 minutes! It was a pleasure to have him to the work. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/la/baton-rouge/american-key-and-lock-co-reviews-6269430.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Johnson Floors Inc.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James S."},"reviewBody":"Easy quote via email based on my drawing and written description. Quote was offered subject to visible confirmation of my description.
This is the second time I've used these guys; they did a first refinishing job for us maybe 15 years ago or so. Most of the same guys came back this time. To meet a kitchen cabinet installation deadline for Thanksgiving, I needed a quick schedule; they went out of their way to fit me in and were able to do so. Team arrived on time and went immediately to work putting up plastic sheet over every opening to keep the dust in the work area and out of the rest of the house. The guys were curtious and experienced and knowledgeable, and answered all my questions confidently and correctly. In particular my wife was working with a decorator and we had a custom color we needed them to match. They were cooperative and knew exactly how to prepare for the decorator. After sanding, the color guy on the crew offered a color pallet and from the closest one we began chasing the custom color we wanted. My opinion was invited and they treated it as a team effort, which I appreciated. A dozen different combinations were blended and patches of perpared floor were stained. Meanwile, decorator was called and invited to come in to to approve the color from the samples. She arrived and instantly found the exact match from all the samples on the floor. She was in and out in less than a minute! It took three and a half days because of the multiple coats of polyurethane needing drying time. The odor was suprisingly light and was never a problem. We were never uncomfortable with the stain or polyurethand odor. They came back on a Saturday to finish, just to help me with my tight schedule. They left me the stain mix 'recipe' and a small can of stain for a wooden threshold I'm adding later. They also agreed to help my cabinet guys match the cabinets to the floor color. 'Color' is a really, really big deal to my wife and I especially appreciate the cooperation they've given me because I am doing this Kitchen remodeling job myself and color has been the single biggest issue of the entire project.
A very small spot of the polyurethane coating bubbled but Johnson Flooring immediately responded when I called them. They are returning tomorrow to take care of it. "Stuff" happens. I give these guys credit for coming back, handling it themselves, and not making it "my problem".
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/pittsburgh/johnson-floors-inc-reviews-2798669.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Pittsburgh","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Nancy M."},"reviewBody":"The Salesman, Joe was excellent in presenting the all the appropriated information. He definitely listened to my wants and desires and appropriately guided some choices from prior experience which was greately appreciated. He definitely is an "asset" to this company. However, it has been disappointment since placing with order back on 8/9/2012 and working with Frank, the designer ??. I have found this part of the experience a very painful one, everytime I speak with him, the story changes about every avenue of this process. It first took almost 3 weeks for him to visit the site for measurements, then it was stall, stall, stall to get my building permit with a number of different stories. It wasn't until I offered to purchase the permit myself to get the job started before the bad weather, that it finally happened after being told that it was submitted and come to find out that it wasn't. At that time I was told that all my material for my room was there but would have to wait one to two weeks for the footer to cure. The footer has now cured almost three weeks and I was told that the material for my room may be on the Wednesday truck and possibly installation would start late that week. After phoning to see if that would be the case, I was told to phone back on Monday and he "may be able" to give me a better estimate of when to expect installation. Well with the Frankenstorm is on it's way and I know that it will definitely not happen this week. I am really very disappointed with the professionalism of this particular Champion employee and due to it would not be very willing to recommend Champion. Well, I guess I will not have my Four Season Room to enjoy during the Holidays as was my plans........ "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/pittsburgh/champion-windows-and-home-exteriors-of-pittsburgh-reviews-112098.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"PEARCE REMODELING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Colleen K."},"reviewBody":"We used Pearce on a relatives house for the roof 2 summers ago. We were so please with that job that we hired him for the siding on our house. Jason is very friendly and very professional. He meet with us several times to go over the materials and the cost. They were always on time and had the job done when they promised they would. They cleaned up after themselves every day and left my yard looking better than they found it. Because the job was proformed over the Christmas holiday, they made sure the yard and driveway were cleaned up for my company. They did a beautiful job and even my neighbors (who watched the progress) were impressed with how nice of a job they did."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/aliquippa/pearce-remodeling-reviews-494630.htm"},"position":10}]}
Holiday Decorating reviews from real Angi homeowners in Oakdale, PA
We thought a breaker when out because the lights went out in only three rooms and only select outlets. We replaced the breaker ourselves with no luck. Turney responded to our call on a holiday weekend quickly and helped figure out the problem. He started with the basic problem solving and...
Shaun N.
5.0
04/2014
I don't have much experience when dealing with realtors but if all of them worked as hard as Kim did, few people would ever have any complaints. She started by coming to our house to meet us face to face and sit down and evaluate our property. She had listings of currently selling and...
Felicia B.
5.0
01/2014
I initially called on New Years Day when we first found the problem. It was late in the evening and the on call employee contacted me within minutes. He was very kind and gave me practical advice so that he did not have to come out then, on a holiday and in the evening, costing me much...
Easy quote via email based on my drawing and written description. Quote was offered subject to visible confirmation of my description. This is the second time I've used these guys; they did a first refinishing job for us maybe 15 years ago or so. Most of the same guys came back this...
We used Pearce on a relatives house for the roof 2 summers ago. We were so please with that job that we hired him for the siding on our house. Jason is very friendly and very professional. He meet with us several times to go over the materials and the cost. They were always on time and had...
Transform your outdoor space with Grays Landscaping LLC. Our expert team specializes in landscaping services in Pittsburgh. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a stunning landscape that sets your home apart.
"Very well!"
Cindy K on September 2025
Transform your outdoor space with Grays Landscaping LLC. Our expert team specializes in landscaping services in Pittsburgh. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a stunning landscape that sets your home apart.
Our family owned electrical business specializes is everything electrical. Outlets and switches, fixtures, lighting, whole house wiring, new work, old work, fishing wire, panel upgrades and replacement, breaker replacements, outdoor and indoor, heat cables, generators, appliance hookups, anything and everything. We pride ourselves in helping our customers achieve their goals and dreams, and at an honest price that will not hurt the bank account. Give us a call to get your all your electrical needs.
Our family owned electrical business specializes is everything electrical. Outlets and switches, fixtures, lighting, whole house wiring, new work, old work, fishing wire, panel upgrades and replacement, breaker replacements, outdoor and indoor, heat cables, generators, appliance hookups, anything and everything. We pride ourselves in helping our customers achieve their goals and dreams, and at an honest price that will not hurt the bank account. Give us a call to get your all your electrical needs.
Welcome to FUNCY DECOR! You are about to embark on an exciting decor journey. My name is Heather Semke and I am here to partner with you to reimagine your space(s) and optimize the FUN and FUNCtion! I work with any size budget. If you do not need structural work, architectural blueprints for additions/new builds, hiring an interior decorator like me costs you less and has the same impact! I have 15 years of interior decorating experience. I am a new owner-operated business but seasoned! I offer decor consults, decor shopping options, and final space decorating/repurposing. I am as involved as you want or need me to be!
"Working with Heather from was an all-around wonderful experience. With a quick consultation she identified the style we were looking for and provided us with a few alternatives to fill in our new space within our budget. Not only did she simplify the overwhelming process of curating a cohesive look across a few rooms of our space, but she provided all the information we needed to easily order all of the furniture and decorative items we needed. In a few weeks we went from a nearly blank slate to a place that feels like home! Once our space was nearly complete, Heather also helped us quickly fill in a few small gaps that were outside our original scope. From my experience, I can recommend working with Funcy Decor for any size project, and while we targeted a style somewhere between modern industrial and contemporary, it was apparent that Heather's breadth of knowledge and taste would lend itself to any project. Thanks again, Heather!"
Timothy M on March 2022
Welcome to FUNCY DECOR! You are about to embark on an exciting decor journey. My name is Heather Semke and I am here to partner with you to reimagine your space(s) and optimize the FUN and FUNCtion! I work with any size budget. If you do not need structural work, architectural blueprints for additions/new builds, hiring an interior decorator like me costs you less and has the same impact! I have 15 years of interior decorating experience. I am a new owner-operated business but seasoned! I offer decor consults, decor shopping options, and final space decorating/repurposing. I am as involved as you want or need me to be!
"Working with Heather from was an all-around wonderful experience. With a quick consultation she identified the style we were looking for and provided us with a few alternatives to fill in our new space within our budget. Not only did she simplify the overwhelming process of curating a cohesive look across a few rooms of our space, but she provided all the information we needed to easily order all of the furniture and decorative items we needed. In a few weeks we went from a nearly blank slate to a place that feels like home! Once our space was nearly complete, Heather also helped us quickly fill in a few small gaps that were outside our original scope. From my experience, I can recommend working with Funcy Decor for any size project, and while we targeted a style somewhere between modern industrial and contemporary, it was apparent that Heather's breadth of knowledge and taste would lend itself to any project. Thanks again, Heather!"
At unique Contractor our belief is that our customers needs are the utmost importance. Our team with 8+ years experience is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is to big or to small, please contact us for a free estimate!
"Martin is a perfectionist and his work was flawless. Extremely pleased with the room, it looks like it was new construction! Great attention to detail and somebody who genuinely cares about his work!"
Lori G on October 2025
At unique Contractor our belief is that our customers needs are the utmost importance. Our team with 8+ years experience is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is to big or to small, please contact us for a free estimate!
"Martin is a perfectionist and his work was flawless. Extremely pleased with the room, it looks like it was new construction! Great attention to detail and somebody who genuinely cares about his work!"
AM handyman services specializes in Carpentry, General repairs, landscaping, flooring and more. I am a younger adult trying to make something for myself while, using my skills to help people transform their ideas into reality. Always keeping the goal in mind. "Your satisfaction is my top priority!" Call today and lets tackle those projects! •FULLY INSURED •No job too big or too small •FREE Estimates. •Available 7 days a week upon appointment •SENIOR AND MILITARY DISCOUNTS
"AM Handyman services responded with a call the same day and actually came and completed the job that same day. We were very pleased. They knew just how to handle this challenging situation and the painting was hung within 30 min. We will definitely use them again."
Brian W on November 2018
AM handyman services specializes in Carpentry, General repairs, landscaping, flooring and more. I am a younger adult trying to make something for myself while, using my skills to help people transform their ideas into reality. Always keeping the goal in mind. "Your satisfaction is my top priority!" Call today and lets tackle those projects! •FULLY INSURED •No job too big or too small •FREE Estimates. •Available 7 days a week upon appointment •SENIOR AND MILITARY DISCOUNTS
"AM Handyman services responded with a call the same day and actually came and completed the job that same day. We were very pleased. They knew just how to handle this challenging situation and the painting was hung within 30 min. We will definitely use them again."
Bedner's Farm Market is a family-owned farm started in 1917 by Stephen and Elizabeth Bedner and the store was opened by Russell and Robert Bedner in 1956. We pride ourselves in quality farming and bringing the best of harvest to the market at the peak of freshness! We are well-known for Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Annual Flowers & Perennials, Hanging Baskets, Herbs, Gardening Supplies and in the Winter season, Quality Christmas Trees & Wreaths. Our farm is located in Mercer, PA while our market is located in Upper Saint Clair, bordering Bridgeville, PA. Ruth Bedner continues to assist in the daily operation of the store and can often be seen arranging flowers and displaying fruits and vegetables on sunny days.
Bedner's Farm Market is a family-owned farm started in 1917 by Stephen and Elizabeth Bedner and the store was opened by Russell and Robert Bedner in 1956. We pride ourselves in quality farming and bringing the best of harvest to the market at the peak of freshness! We are well-known for Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Annual Flowers & Perennials, Hanging Baskets, Herbs, Gardening Supplies and in the Winter season, Quality Christmas Trees & Wreaths. Our farm is located in Mercer, PA while our market is located in Upper Saint Clair, bordering Bridgeville, PA. Ruth Bedner continues to assist in the daily operation of the store and can often be seen arranging flowers and displaying fruits and vegetables on sunny days.
All of our employees have atleast 5 years of experience
All of our employees have atleast 5 years of experience
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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts
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.
Good news, Christmas lovers: you cankeep 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.
An affordable Christmas light bulb testing and replacement tool can make the job easier. But you can most likely make all necessary repairs yourself using common toolbox items if you’d rather avoid purchasing another gadget.
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.
One of the easiest ways to save money when hiring a holiday decorator is to provide storage for your decorations. If you have the space, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by avoiding storage costs through your professional. It’s also a good idea to provide as much direction as possible for your professional, as this can cut down on design services. Finally, you can pay for your decorator to take down your decorations at the end of the season, but packaging and storing them yourself will save money on labor.
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The Oakdale, PA homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Christmas light installation costs depend mostly on your home’s square footage, but our expert guide breaks down all the factors that influence what you’ll pay.
If you're dreaming of rocking around your—professionally decorated—tree this season, this is how much a Christmas tree decorating service will cost you.