Why is half my strand of Christmas lights out?

• <div><p>It can be frustrating to see one half of your lights working while the other half is dark. Long strands of Christmas lights often contain more than one circuit. If half of your strand won’t light up, there’s likely a burned-out or loose bulb on that circuit in the strand. Check the strand and replace any loose or damaged bulbs. </p></div>

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Q: Is it safe to staple Christmas lights to your roof?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s a somewhat common method for hanging Christmas lights, using a staple gun is not safe for your roof. Poking any kind of hole can potentially damage your roof and expose it to the elements, whether it&rsquo;s from nails or a staple gun. Shingle tabs are the best way to hang lights on your roof without the damage.</p></div>

Q: Do you need gutters to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>In the Christmas days of yore, people braved winter weather to staple or tack their Christmas lights onto their rooftops or nearby surfaces like the fascia boards. Problems quickly emerged with that approach. Damage to the roof, even small marks from staples, provides entryways for moisture and similar issues that can hasten roof rot, wear, and associated leaks. Plus, some homes had tough fiber cement boards or other materials where staples and screws didn&rsquo;t work.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals put lights on a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>Professionals use the same methods found in this guide unless they&rsquo;re decorating a particularly large Christmas tree. In that case, they may also make use of tools like extension poles to get the job done. </p></div>

Q: Can you plug outdoor lights into an extension cord?

• <div><p>Yes, you can plug outdoor lights into an extension cord, but it must be one rated for outdoor use. This method will allow you to hang Christmas lights outside your house or yard by connecting it to an outdoor power source. Be sure to purchase and use an outdoor-only extension cord.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in July 2023
They had no ropes to climb the tree only a ladder. They did not have the proper equipment but had purchased a small chain saw for the job. They let the limbs over the house fall onto the roof which had just been replaced. Something must have fallen on one of my garden decorations because it was...
Good Hands Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2015
They made the house call, even though it was Christmas evening. They were very courteous and even gave me a senior discount! They are a local, family owned business, and they treat customers just like that! There was an extra charge because it was the holidays, but he gave us an additional...
A-1 Peterson Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2014
I originally contacted Michael back in October 2013 for an estimate. His brother Phillip set an appointment the following week, and when the day came half my family was sick and so was he. He said "I will wait for when the time is right, and will wait for you to call me." With this type of...
Advanced Window Products
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Reviewed in September 2013
It went great! I called and they said and quot;come on inand quot;! Even being after a holiday, and they were swamped, they still made me feel appreciated. The representative that I dealt with was very professional, he even went that extra mile to help find out my warranty number. He got me...
Philpott Ford
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Reviewed in March 2012
they came out, a crew of 2 and cleaned the house from top to botom and it took them 4 hours. They did a wonderful job. The quality of the work and how fast they responded because we needed it done for the holidays were great. They were also very professional. I would use them again if I need...
Merry Maids of Beaumont
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Reviewed in October 2011
The experience was excellent and they are very professional. Even on holidays if you have an emergency they have a way to get hold of somebody and they will respond. I will use them again in the future.
Bubba's Air Conditioning Svc
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Reviewed in November 2005
Everyone said how good the cake was and how pretty it was decorated. They told us to bring a napkin to match the colors and they did an excellent job of matching colors. Very nice.
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