After calling three other electricians who were either booked to mid-January or already closed for the holidays, Cravens was at my house within an hour, helped with getting the temporary disconnect and did the work in an hour, saving Christmas for our family! Scott was patient and explained everything, gave me a quote upfront (no trip charge), did a thorough and efficient job. I will definitely call them again, "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/cravens-electric-reviews-480119.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Bright-Lights","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cheryl M."},"reviewBody":"Bright Lights had a 10% discount coupon on Angie?s List for lights installed before November 7th. Sarah came out on October 1st and gave me an estimate of $2403.15. I decided to go with that estimate and asked about the 10% discount. She said she forgot to put the $120 power pack in the estimate and so she would not charge me for it and they would make up for the remainder. The bill, including the power pack and less the sales tax came to $2340. I think that is a 10% discount of $234, not $120. When I asked about this, they requested that I send them their coupon code, which is no longer on Angie?s List. I have enlisted Angie?s List for help. I feel like I will be scammed out of the remainder of my discount.
They installed the lights before November 7th and here we are at November 30th and the lights still have problems. They have not come out to set up the timer for the lights, more lights are falling off my house, one of the wreaths is not working and there are glue drops on my kitchen windows which is not a pretty site from inside the house. From the Service and Installation Details sheet: \"Bright-Lights will make weekly checks on all illumination and repair any damage or outages throughout the Holiday Season.\" They have not adhered by that promise and I am very disappointed with this company.
The first major concern was the coupon issue. This has since been resolved. However, there are now further complications. This company when taking down my lights has damaged electrical outlets and plugs. It appears maybe something was stuck in there and pried out. Also, I still have glue on my windows and stairs from when they hung the decorations. I would like to be fixed. Also, this company has taken the lights from me which I purchased they just help put up."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/bright-lights-reviews-8027301.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Automatic Gate Co","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James M."},"reviewBody":"Excellent service. They came the same day, just before a holiday weekend. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/automatic-gate-co-reviews-329512.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Secure Roofing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"JEFF B."},"reviewBody":"Very well. Jim was prompt and cordial. The work performed quickly and without problems. Also Jim personally delivered the receipt and explained thoroughly what was done snd why. I like that personal touch. I called two other roofers via angie's list who never showed up &/or called for an appointment. I rated them with an F. Secure roofing I would rate as an A+++++ Thnx Jim and happy holidays "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/secure-roofing-reviews-7659401.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"The Wood Shed","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michael B."},"reviewBody":"Quality of the wood and the stacking were excellent. They were a little slow in responding, probably because of a lot of holiday business. The price was higher than usual, but apparantly there was a firewood shortage in the area. I would us them again."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/the-wood-shed-reviews-6016084.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Mr. Handyman of The Woodlands","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"DARYL P."},"reviewBody":"It went great - team was very professional and worked around my little kids - they cleaned up every day and made special sure there were no nails or tools that could harm them. There were some delays due to holiday, etc. but nothing extreme. I have verbally recommended this company to over 6 friends of mine....great, hard, trustworthy people! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/magnolia/mr-handyman-of-the-woodlands-reviews-383981.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Detail Cleaning Services LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Andrew L."},"reviewBody":"The service was great and Emma was responsive and able to schedule quickly around holiday times. The ladies arrived timely and finished when planned. Great attention was given to details and overall they did an amazing job! I will definitely use them again in the future for the regular cleaning of a house I just can't keep up with. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/detail-cleaning-services-llc-reviews-6417067.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Ready for Market Home Staging LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ANH-TUAN N."},"reviewBody":"Lisa did a fantastic job using existing decors. She had a vision and she implemented keeping a very cohesive and balanced motif. I didn't realize that the stuff i collected had so much potential until she showed me. Not only did she enhance the beauty of my home, she taught me a few things in that short time she spent with us. She is absolutely pleasant and fun to work with while still maintaining her professionalism."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/katy/ready-for-market-home-staging-llc-reviews-6506483.htm"},"position":10}]}
Holiday Decorating reviews from real Angi homeowners in Simonton, TX
Last update on October 15, 2025
Errol M.
5.0
04/2017
Excellent service and price!! I called on December 22 to have the outlet to our electric range moved 2 feet below its original location. I figured anytime after the holidays would be good. Danny said, "we can be there tomorrow." He and his men arrived at 9 am ready to work on Friday, December...
Susan C.
5.0
01/2017
Susan is a gem. We worked together for over 5 hours, and during that time, she never stopped. She had great ideas for organizing all my many bins of decorations, tools, and even extra bricks. She was prompt, professional, paid attention to detail, and her fees were very reasonable. I loved...
Stephanie E.
5.0
12/2015
I had lights flickering and dimming in my house all over, Centerpoint identified it as a cable on my side of the meter that was fraying and overheating. This was two days before Christmas with family arriving the next day and a ton of things to do in my house to get ready! After calling...
Cheryl M.
1.0
11/2015
Bright Lights had a 10% discount coupon on Angie?s List for lights installed before November 7th. Sarah came out on October 1st and gave me an estimate of $2403.15. I decided to go with that estimate and asked about the 10% discount. She said she forgot to put the $120 power pack in the...
James M.
5.0
05/2015
Excellent service. They came the same day, just before a holiday weekend.
Jeff B.
5.0
12/2014
Very well. Jim was prompt and cordial. The work performed quickly and without problems. Also Jim personally delivered the receipt and explained thoroughly what was done snd why. I like that personal touch. I called two other roofers via angie's list who never showed up &/or called for an...
Michael B.
4.0
01/2014
Quality of the wood and the stacking were excellent. They were a little slow in responding, probably because of a lot of holiday business. The price was higher than usual, but apparantly there was a firewood shortage in the area. I would us them again.
Daryl P.
5.0
11/2013
It went great - team was very professional and worked around my little kids - they cleaned up every day and made special sure there were no nails or tools that could harm them. There were some delays due to holiday, etc. but nothing extreme. I have verbally recommended this company to over...
Andrew L.
5.0
11/2013
The service was great and Emma was responsive and able to schedule quickly around holiday times. The ladies arrived timely and finished when planned. Great attention was given to details and overall they did an amazing job! I will definitely use them again in the future for the regular...
Anh Tuan N.
5.0
10/2013
Lisa did a fantastic job using existing decors. She had a vision and she implemented keeping a very cohesive and balanced motif. I didn't realize that the stuff i collected had so much potential until she showed me. Not only did she enhance the beauty of my home, she taught me a few things in...
I am a Carpenter. To me that means alot. My company and I place a lot of value in making sure every aspect of the job is exactly correct. Our company slogan is "You dream it. We build it." Because when we're done we want you to be supremely satisfied with our product. The quality of our work is important because we want the customer happy but also because that's how the next job comes. I have been a carpenter building homes, decks, fences and remodeling for over 15 years. My team is made up of people I trust to achieve the highest quality. We are a small company because to me that is the most effective way to insure that we can meet the demands on quality that our customers deserve.
"Totally awesome work."
Diana S on January 2021
I am a Carpenter. To me that means alot. My company and I place a lot of value in making sure every aspect of the job is exactly correct. Our company slogan is "You dream it. We build it." Because when we're done we want you to be supremely satisfied with our product. The quality of our work is important because we want the customer happy but also because that's how the next job comes. I have been a carpenter building homes, decks, fences and remodeling for over 15 years. My team is made up of people I trust to achieve the highest quality. We are a small company because to me that is the most effective way to insure that we can meet the demands on quality that our customers deserve.
Space City Lights is the best Landscape Lighting Houston Design and Implementation company in the area. Space City Lights also offers Outdoor Lighting warranty and maintenance contracts on new and existing systems to preserve the life of our exterior lighting systems.
"Space City Lights did excellent work. Great craftsmanship and professionalism. Work completed in a timely manner and offered tips on maintenance Brent and his crew went above and beyond expectations. Thanks"
Steve M on September 2025
Space City Lights is the best Landscape Lighting Houston Design and Implementation company in the area. Space City Lights also offers Outdoor Lighting warranty and maintenance contracts on new and existing systems to preserve the life of our exterior lighting systems.
"Space City Lights did excellent work. Great craftsmanship and professionalism. Work completed in a timely manner and offered tips on maintenance Brent and his crew went above and beyond expectations. Thanks"
Julienne Interiors is an interior design/ decorating company located in Houston, TX. We do turn key remodeling and decorating and use a sister company, Luxurious Construction, for all labor work.
Julienne Interiors is an interior design/ decorating company located in Houston, TX. We do turn key remodeling and decorating and use a sister company, Luxurious Construction, for all labor work.
DJ Productions Plus is a professional entertainment company offering services that go WAY beyond the normal DJ business. We take a LOT of the stress off party planners making it a one stop shop for MANY services.
DJ Productions Plus is a professional entertainment company offering services that go WAY beyond the normal DJ business. We take a LOT of the stress off party planners making it a one stop shop for MANY services.
Bright Errands is an errand service company that helps any business or individual in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas. We are able to do any errand our client need, freeing up time to develop business value, and personal time. We specialize in running errands and courier services.
Bright Errands is an errand service company that helps any business or individual in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas. We are able to do any errand our client need, freeing up time to develop business value, and personal time. We specialize in running errands and courier services.
We design & create various types of furniture in the material & measurement you prefer. We also reupholster various types of furniture. Any photos or ideas you have, we will create that specific piece you want from scratch.
We design & create various types of furniture in the material & measurement you prefer. We also reupholster various types of furniture. Any photos or ideas you have, we will create that specific piece you want from scratch.
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.
It's safe to hang Christmas lights from gutters with a few considerations. First, when installing the lights, follow safe ladder-use guidelines and avoid getting onto the roof. Second, for best results and the integrity of your lights, use clips to keep the bulbs away from inside the gutters where they could run into trouble with water or ice.
Ensure you have a safe environment for them to work on, and there aren’t items such as logs, build-up of yard materials, missing or damaged shingles, and weak areas on the roof. Communicate any known electrical issues with contractors at the beginning of the project, and consider hiring an electrician to fix those. Finally, if you are attempting the project yourself, do so when there isn’t any rain, and you can safely get your footing on the roof using proper equipment, such as an extension ladder. Don’t attempt this alone, and have a helper nearby to assist.
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.
Christmas trees need about 100 lights per foot, so you would need 700 lights for a 7-foot tree.
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The Simonton, TX 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.
Hanging lights on a home’s stucco exterior is possible to do without nails. This guide will tell you how to hang Christmas lights on stucco without causing damage.