How much does it cost to have your house decorated for Christmas?

• <div><p>The cost to have your house decorated for Christmas depends on the extent of your holiday vision. Interior decorators charge between <b>$50 and $150 per hour </b>on average, so if your decorations are minimal, you could pay as little as <b>$200 </b>for a couple of hours of decorating. Interior decorators might also bill<b> $5 to $12 per square foot</b>, or a flat rate of <b>$500 to $1,300 per room</b>.<b> </b>You can also pay to have your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/christmas-tree-decorating-service-cost.htm">Christmas tree professionally decorated</a> for an average of <b>$200 to $600</b>. Contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/interior-decorators/">local interior decorator</a> for a specific quote.</p></div>

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Q: What order do you decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack. </p></div>

Q: How do you make Christmas lights easy to hang next year?

• <div><p>Take a picture of your house to easily replicate the same design for next year and keep the clips and accessories. When storing your lights, wrap them around cardboard so they don&rsquo;t get tangled. Purchase a ladderless extension pole kit to hang your lights (around <b>$30 to $50</b>) for hard to reach areas.</p></div>

Q: How many string lights can be on one outlet?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: How do you synchronize Christmas lights to music?

• <div><p>Yes, you can synchronize Christmas lights with music to create a DIY light show. To do this, you will need several components. For hardware, you'll need standard holiday lights, decorations, lawn ornaments, tools, outdoor-rated extension cords, a computer, and a light show control system or digital controller. You will also need specialized software to program the show; popular options include Light-O-Rama (LOR), Vixen, xLights, and Animated Lights. Some, like Vixen and Animated Lights, are considered more beginner-friendly. The process involves using the software to program your lights, choosing an audio method such as speakers or an FM broadcast, and testing the entire system to make sure it's working correctly before the show.</p></div>

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We love having Summer come each week! The house is always spotless. She goes above and beyond with everything she does. Every week she does something special in the kids room. Decorates bed, makes a fort etc. keep up the amazing work.
Summer Fresh LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Wonderful customer service. Love my new railings on my porch and back deck and 2 privacy screens
Bighorn Contracting
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Reviewed in October 2024
We love the new full light entry door to our deck and the new gliding triple window! The color turned out beautifully!
Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City
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Reviewed in October 2024
Chris did an amazing job restoring are weathered deck which was worn from years of snow and sun along with wear and tear from our dogs! When he was done the deck was more beautiful than it was with the initial build! Chris was wonderful to work with! He took time to give us options with...
Painter Near Me
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Reviewed in May 2024
We hired Bryce to do a number of things for our salon/barbershop B Sharp Cut Co at 524 7th in Rapid City. He gutted the space, did the framing and drywall, primed it, installed LVT, added decorative tin tiles to the soffit, added baseboards and built a bar. His attention to detail is top notch....
Monument Custom Builders
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Reviewed in November 2022
Refinished a back porch with sanding and paint. Very friendly customer service and easy to work with.
Marlons Repair
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Reviewed in May 2022
The house looks new again. The work done by Shaun, Mason and Sheldon was professional. They did finishing touches that were unexpected but just made the house look fabulous. I would not hesitate to use again.
Superior Siding
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Reviewed in January 2018
This was our first time using Custom Plumbing. During the holidays, we had a floor drain back up and submerge the pilot and burner on our sealed combustion gas water heater. Bruce was personable and accommodating, while others I contacted to restore our hot water ASAP were not. He adjusted his...
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Reviewed in January 2015
Randy and his crew were terrific. We'd had the holidays and rain and our sprinkler system being overhauled and Randy worked around all the issues (including a derailment of his own holiday due to family emergency). They were tidy, asked the right questions, made good use of time and offered...
Randy & Ray's
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Reviewed in January 2014
Getting an extra outlet installed in the island of my kitchen has been on my to-do list for a long time, as well as some other wish list items. We called 2 days before Christmas, hardly expecting anyone to even be willing to schedule an estimate before the new year. To my surprise, Dale said...
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"Came even when it started to rain. did before and after photos. Great job. I would recommend him for any job."

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"Jared has been amazing. From taking the time to explain, in detail, the process to helping me decide what type of window would be the best fit for my home. His passion for the job and making sure the customer is satisfied, is above reproach."

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"Micah is an excellent on task contractor, always on time and productive. He's very quick at resolving any possible material or project changes. We've found Micah to be very reliable, trustworthy and honest to work with. He's been a real pleasure in a time when you're lucky to even get a phone call back from a contractor. Would most certainly hire him again!"

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Top Dog Concrete & Excavation, LLC

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack.

Take a picture of your house to easily replicate the same design for next year and keep the clips and accessories. When storing your lights, wrap them around cardboard so they don’t get tangled. Purchase a ladderless extension pole kit to hang your lights (around $30 to $50) for hard to reach areas.

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.

Yes, you can synchronize Christmas lights with music to create a DIY light show. To do this, you will need several components. For hardware, you'll need standard holiday lights, decorations, lawn ornaments, tools, outdoor-rated extension cords, a computer, and a light show control system or digital controller. You will also need specialized software to program the show; popular options include Light-O-Rama (LOR), Vixen, xLights, and Animated Lights. Some, like Vixen and Animated Lights, are considered more beginner-friendly. The process involves using the software to program your lights, choosing an audio method such as speakers or an FM broadcast, and testing the entire system to make sure it's working correctly before the show.

The cost to have your house decorated for Christmas depends on the extent of your holiday vision. Interior decorators charge between $50 and $150 per hour on average, so if your decorations are minimal, you could pay as little as $200 for a couple of hours of decorating. Interior decorators might also bill $5 to $12 per square foot, or a flat rate of $500 to $1,300 per room. You can also pay to have your Christmas tree professionally decorated for an average of $200 to $600. Contact a local interior decorator for a specific quote.

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