What causes half a string of Christmas Lights to go out?

• <div><p>If only half of your string of Christmas lights is out, it likely means that you have a broken or loose bulb somewhere along the strand. That’s why we suggest inspecting and testing each bulb to ensure it’s still tight and functioning properly. Luckily, this problem is quickly solved with a DIY fix, such as replacing the bad bulb or repairing a damaged shunt.</p></div>

What are the five common methods of night lighting for landscapes?

• <div><p>The five common types of landscape lighting are up-lighting, down-lighting, spotlights, built-in lighting, and pathway lighting.</p><ul><li><p><b>Up-lighting</b> casts light upwards from the ground, mostly for aesthetic purposes.</p></li><li><p><b>Down-lighting</b> directs light onto the ground, lighting pathways, or outdoor space.</p></li><li><p><b>Spotlights</b> cast direct, focused lighting in any direction.</p></li><li><p><b>Built-in lighting</b> integrates lighting into an outdoor feature.</p></li><li><p><b>Pathway lighting</b> illuminates walkways, increasing safety.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Why do my landscape lights keep burning out?

• <div><p>There are a number of reasons that landscape lights burn out, including an incorrectly installed transformer, inconsistent voltage, and burned-out or faulty bulbs. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/solutions-3-top-outdoor-lighting-problems.htm">Troubleshoot landscape lighting problems</a> by first determining whether it’s a system-wide problem or an issue with just one light, which will help you get to the bottom of your outdoor lighting woes.</p></div>

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Q: What are the cons of motion sensor lights?

• <div><p>Before investing in motion sensor lights, there are a couple of disadvantages worth noting. For starters, they&rsquo;re not as reliable as other forms of lighting. Motion sensor lights can be accidentally triggered by pets or wind, which can become a nuisance after a while. The opposite situation can occur, too, where they don&rsquo;t turn on when you need them to. </p></div>

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>

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Last update on November 02, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
This company came out to repair a flower box that was separating from the wall it was attached to, fix some crumbling steps and clean the brick. It turned into a French drain and LOTS of money. They did not do any of the jobs satisfactorily and cut the wires to out outdoor landscape lights....
Everlast Home Improvement
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Reviewed in May 2019
We recently hired Shane to complete a few projects in our home including installing new indoor and outdoor outlets and new led light fixtures for our basement. He was reasonably priced, showed up on time, and completed the work quickly. He was very helpful and explained everything he was doing...
Luminous Electric LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
Arrived on time. Installed 2 exterior lights expertly. Would hire again for additional work when needed.
Mister Sparky of Fort Myers
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Reviewed in March 2017
Castellon's Landscaping and remodeling called right away after submitting an online request for a quote, and then came out to scope out the project just a couple days later. We we're very pleased with the hard working crew and would recommend them to anyone in the area who is looking to have...
Castellon Landscaping and Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2014
Larry is very punctual and responsive. We gave him a wish list and he was able to provide everything we wanted within our budget. He also made suggestions about moving the service meter, placement of lights and receptacles. Larry also was able to do the work at our home around our schedule. ...
Wilson Electric
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Reviewed in October 2013
After keeping our truck over 2 months we were given a dump bed that didn't dump. The corners were cut out of the back of the flat bed due to the mistake they made when they installed posts that were supposed to be removable. They replaced the cut out corners with pieces of metal that they...
Erie Truck & Trailer Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
The construction started last fall with the excavation for the footer of the wall and then the wall was built on top of that. The wall was built with approximately 500 versa lok blocks. Once the wall was built it was backfilled with gravel to provide the proper drainage and then top soil was...
R Bergia Construction
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Reviewed in February 2013
We had them come out because the pilot light went out on it. They came out quickly and they are cheap. They were knowledgeable and know what they are talking about and were easy to work with.
Harris heating and cooling
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Reviewed in January 2013
My husband & I first scheduled to have lighting fixtures installed. Lou called the night before to confirm the time & get directions & he arrived the next day promptly at 8 AM as promised! He completed an excellent job in just a few hours. We then scheduled to have drywall repaired,...
Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh
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