How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: Should you tip holiday decorators?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won&rsquo;t expect it, but it&rsquo;s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they&rsquo;re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between <b>10% and 20%</b> of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.</p></div>

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: What is the easiest way to hang Christmas lights on the roof?

• <div><p>The easiest way to hang Christmas lights on your roof is to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-hang-christmas-lights-gutters.htm">attach them to your gutters</a>, but there are plenty of user-friendly methods to try. You can use light clips to easily hook Christmas lights to your shingles, eaves, gutters, or soffit. However, using a telescoping pole is a surefire way to ensure your safety while hanging Christmas lights because it doesn&rsquo;t require using a ladder or climbing onto the roof.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to install permanent Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Permanent lights can save you big in labor costs down the line, as you&rsquo;ll only need to invest in installing them once. As with regular lights, costs vary based on the display and the size of your home. Costs are similar to hanging regular lights, typically falling between <b>$220 and $650</b>. </p></div>

Q: Who can I hire to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Aside from a <a href="https://match.angi.com/booknow/zip?taskoid=61520">professional light installation company</a>, there are a few other pros who may be able to help you hang Christmas lights. Along with specialty holiday decorators, a handyperson near you can also hang Christmas lights (and can fix that pesky drippy sink while they&rsquo;re at it). Either way, not all of these pros will offer the service, so be sure to call ahead and get multiple quotes before you hire.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
Buyer beware just got took they got me good I recently purchased quartz countertops from Lowe’s. I was informed that I would need to arrange for plumbing and gas disconnection and reconnection, which I did. However, issues arose with the measurements for the kitchen island after the electrical...
B C Stone Inc
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Reviewed in November 2023
This is our second time working with Kevin and he is absolutely fantastic to work with. During Covid he built us a 2 car detached garage and we had such a great experience that when we decided to finish our basement we didn't call anyone else. Kevin met with us and provided us a quote to...
KOB LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
Mr. Appliance did a professional job from start to finish with the installation of my new cooktop. They offered a great deal of flexibility in scheduling around the holidays. In addition, they removed the old range and replaced it with the new one quickly, carefully and cleanly. I would use them...
Mr. Appliance of Fredericksburg
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Reviewed in January 2018
Unfortunately, I did not have a chance to use the services of Sanfio, due to scheduling and my own indecisiveness, which is a shame. Eventually, I settled on colors through the services of a color consultant and hired another painter. However, I used a lot of Andrea's advice, and I hope I can...
Sanfio Designs LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
I called yesterday, which was a holiday, but someone answered the phone. I was able to schedule for the next day with a 3 hr window. The technician called about 15 minutes before he came. He went right to work and was able to quickly find my problem. Would use them again as quick turnaround time...
Appliance Repair Leaders LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
My wife and I were thrilled with the options they found and were able to narrow our focus on the exact lighting options we settled upon. They are simply awesome and our exclusive electric contractor. In fact, now that the holidays are over for this year, we are moving forward with the lighting...
Cody Malone Services LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
A totally favorable and refreshing experience. Janese and her crew showed up every day on time, cleaned up completely, and did beautiful work, including a living room wall mural, a bedroom ceiling mural, decorative stencilling, and marbling of wooden support columns. The murals were free formed...
WALL CREATIONS BY JANESE
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Reviewed in June 2013
Ryan provided recommendations for shower details and recommended tile design for shower walls and floor that was perfect. He also suggested a 4" horizontal decorative tile strip and a marble topping for the shower base that really enhanced the look of the shower. Ryan upgraded the plumbing...
Quest Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
Discovered water leaking on the outside of the water heater on the Saturday morning just before the Christmas holidays. Had been planning to leave to go out of town that morning, but needed the problem resolved first. Very few companies were open that morning, except for O'Neill's. Shawn came to...
SHAWN O'NEILL PLUMBING SERVICE
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Reviewed in August 2010
I actually drove into Cardinal Plaza Shell the evening before the service because my car had overheated and the AC had died on the highway and I was afraid to go further. After the car cooled down, they checked things out and determined that the car was safe to drive home. I made an...
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Eastern Shore Services LLC

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Jackson and Brock

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Finishing Touch Design Decor

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Hill Style Studio

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Deborah J Morgan Interiors

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Southers Electrical Services

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Lawson's Lawn and Home Services

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Simply Beautiful Spaces, LLC

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