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Q: How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>First of all, don&rsquo;t shop for bargain lights&mdash;often, you&rsquo;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&mdash;LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year&rsquo;s Christmas during this year&rsquo;s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: How can I hang Christmas lights without damaging my gutters?

• <div><p>Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder. </p></div>

Q: Are LED Christmas lights safe to leave up all year?

• <div><p>No, you should not leave LED Christmas lights up all year. While the LED lights themselves are very durable, their wiring and casings can be as vulnerable as any Christmas lights. They&rsquo;re subject to drying out, experiencing cold or sun damage that causes them to crack, and even damage caused by gnawing pests. (The same is true of incandescents.) If you want your lights to last the years that they&rsquo;re rated for, bring them inside after Christmas is over. </p></div>

Q: Can I use duct tape to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Technically, you can use duct tape to hang Christmas lights, but it&rsquo;s not the best bet. Duct tape or other types of tape retain moisture, which isn&rsquo;t ideal when near an electrical wire. Plus, it can peel off due to the elements. Duct tape is also a very unattractive option, visually speaking. Instead, opt for roof clips for Christmas lights, which are affordable and easy to use.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance is needed for holiday lighting between seasons?

• <div><p>Between seasons, inspect cords for damage, replace burnt-out bulbs, and clean lighting fixtures to prevent dirt buildup. Proper storage in cool, dry conditions will extend the lights' lifespan and minimize repairs or replacements when redeployed.</p></div>

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Last update on July 03, 2024

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They were on time, helpful & friendly! The work done on our property exceeded our expectations! Thank you Alex and your crew for creating such a wonderful backyard for us! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Turner's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2024
Lawrence installed new vinyl railing and porch posts. He also added shutters to the front of our home. He is meticulous, paying great attention to detail. Thought of some improvements to how the rails connect to the house to add an upgraded nicer look. Heâ s prompt, friendly, and...
Lawrence Moses
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Reviewed in October 2023
Gregory’s Landscaping built a beautiful retaining wall for me along with building a screened in patio and a front porch. They also landscaped my yard. I highly recommend this business for a reasonable price and quality craftsmanship.
Gregory's Landscaping and Hardscaping
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great experience with Happy Colors. George was able to get to the project immediately and did an excellent job! Definitely will be a repeat customer.
Happy Colors Painting, Drywall & Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Great communication, on-time crew that was efficient, friendly, and cleaned up each day. Great job painting and caulking exterior in 2 days!
Elite Painting Of Southwest VA, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Our house had not been washed for 19 years. It was needing it very badly! Kevin and Bobby got going, and It looks wonderful now!! They cleaned the screened in porch, and even sprayed washed the plastic chairs and table. Also, spray washed the patio, the picnic table on it, and...
Under One Roof Home Liquidation and Estate Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
The deck and fence looks great and is very well built. I highly recommend Right Angle.
RIGHT ANGLE CARPENTRY
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Reviewed in April 2021
Eddie and his crew painted the exterior of our main house and guest house. He was very prompt in responding to a request for a proposal and kept to the quote for the job. When he had to miss one day because of feeling under the weather, he let me know by 7:00 am that day. Otherwise, they were...
Edward F Ruiz Contractor
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Reviewed in September 2018
EXCELLENT! Troy was amazing. He came on a Sunday of a holiday weekend to measure and provide an estimate. We will hire Troy again for certain, the work done was flawless and timely.
Troy Miller Painting
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Reviewed in November 2014
I was told by Roger, the owner, that he would come between 4:30 and 5:00 pm on Thursday the 20th. He showed up about an hour earlier than he was supposed to without even bothering to call and check if that was ok. He looked at the job and wasn't able to answer all of my questions clearly. In...
Rock Solid Construction
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"House, awnings, driveway and sidewalk all cleaned in one day. Friendly service and high quality work. Everything looks great!"

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"Veteran owned company. Very aware of customer needs. Honest professional service. Weâ ll use Heatons again as our go-to provider."

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In business since 2017

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"He is a great down to earth country boy that is talented in many different areas, he works with cars and electricity and landscaping. Always does a great job!"

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"Brian was efficient and knowledgeable. I would hire him for any appliance or plumbing project."

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"It was great. Fantastic. They were efficient. They came here and did the job. It was what I expected. It was perfect."

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"Showed up when they said they would. Cleaned up the area when they were finished. Discussed areas that could present problems in advance so there would not be surprises."

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

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.

Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder.

No, you should not leave LED Christmas lights up all year. While the LED lights themselves are very durable, their wiring and casings can be as vulnerable as any Christmas lights. They’re subject to drying out, experiencing cold or sun damage that causes them to crack, and even damage caused by gnawing pests. (The same is true of incandescents.) If you want your lights to last the years that they’re rated for, bring them inside after Christmas is over.

Technically, you can use duct tape to hang Christmas lights, but it’s not the best bet. Duct tape or other types of tape retain moisture, which isn’t ideal when near an electrical wire. Plus, it can peel off due to the elements. Duct tape is also a very unattractive option, visually speaking. Instead, opt for roof clips for Christmas lights, which are affordable and easy to use.

Between seasons, inspect cords for damage, replace burnt-out bulbs, and clean lighting fixtures to prevent dirt buildup. Proper storage in cool, dry conditions will extend the lights' lifespan and minimize repairs or replacements when redeployed.

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