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Redemption Carpentry & Honey-Do
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We would highly recommend this company for any repairs or upkeep around your home. We had 30 shutters on our house which was just too much for me to paint. The estimate and cost was very reasonable and the work was done well and in a timely manner."
Deck on a roof
Deck on a roof
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Grace Home Improvement, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Grace Home Improvement, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Grace Home Improvement, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Brexton Cole Interiors
5.0(
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

"Val did an amazing job putting together an idea board and going through the purchasing process for a small cabin we renovated and use as a short term rental. She has access to a bunch of great light fixtures and products that I wouldn’t have been able to find on my own! I’m so grateful for her assistance and the cabin is a huge hit! Tons of five star reviews and not only did she help design the cabin, but she also assisted in the decorating process. I highly recommend Val!"
Ashland Family Room
Parisian style bathroom
Ashland Family Room
Parisian style bathroom
Ashland Family Room

+77

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BJP Home and Lawn Care
4.9(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Pablo and his team does excellent work. For this project they removed copious leaves from my property, including roofs, decks, sidewalks, driveway, and street. They then did an amazing job of cleaning the decks. They are on time and professional."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

There are many types of Christmas lights to choose from when working with a light installer. The main types available for outdoor lighting are dome, LED, incandescent, and C9, and your lighting professional’s choice will depend on the location and overall design. 

C9 lighting is typically the most expensive option, ranging from $15 to $70 per 25-foot strand. These usually have fewer bulbs per strand, so you might need more than expected to cover a large area. Dome lighting is usually the most cost-effective option, ranging from $6 to $15 per 25-foot strand. These bulbs are smaller and rounder than other options, creating a softer look.

If you only need strands in safe and easy-to-reach locations and are sure of your electrical system, you can probably purchase and install lights yourself. To do this, carefully test your outlets to ensure there aren’t any sparks or other concerning issues. Your budget might also influence this decision, as going the DIY route can be significantly cheaper.

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.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

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