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: When should I consider installing my own holiday decorations?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t any sparks or other concerning issues. Your budget might also influence this decision, as going the DIY route can be significantly cheaper.</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: How many lights do I need for a 7-foot tree?

• <div><p>Christmas trees need about 100 lights per foot, so you would need 700 lights for a 7-foot tree. </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>

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i hired this awesome contractor off facebook, i seen some of his post and fell in love with the painting he did. Him and his team are some awesome people and did a amazing job on my decorative trim and painting.
PNW Finishing
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Reviewed in March 2024
The last people who worked on my bathroom left it in a mess in the middle of the job and never came back. I took a chance on chris, and it worked out great for both of us. Quick work, hard work and highly motivated. I am looking forward to finishing off the bathroom with decor now. Would...
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Reviewed in February 2017
This rating concerns the interior work only, as once he finished that we decided to hire someone else to do the exterior work as well as fix the many deficiencies in the interior work. Workmanship was okay in the big areas, such as walls and ceilings. When it came to the finish work, such as...
Jack's Painting
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Reviewed in December 2016
Job well done. Walkways were cleared after the roof/gutters were cleaned. Worker was 1/2 hr late, which is the reason for the "B" on punctuality. We were happy to get an appointment during the holidays, since there was someone available when they were on college break.
James Brothers Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2015
These guys are like family, in fact I take them cookies during the holidays. I have had such bad luck with places fixing my car that I will never go any place else.
B&B Automotive Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2015
Travis was a subcontractor for a whole house remodel. He first visited to template my counters for custom granite countertops--kitchen & bath. He asked for my opinion as to where I would like the seam and answered my questions regarding the finishing edges. Although the work was ongoing...
Custom Touch Granite
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Reviewed in December 2014
I wanted to write to share our lovely Merry Christmas - 2014 happy story with you. Please share kudos to the most wonderful lady, who is herself, a gift in your local community. With the holidays swiftly approaching, I have been brainstorming on how to bring Christmas to Mom this year. I...
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Reviewed in July 2012
A/C went out during the night of 7/3/12. Called various companies at 7AM and only Coolray was able to commit to fitting us in on a standby basis since we did not have a maintenance agreement with them and it July 4th holiday next day. Tech called me at 10AM and said he could come by. He...
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Reviewed in February 2012
Every time I came home the birds were in good shape and seemed to be in good spirits which I liked. I could call and ask them to do extra things with no problems. They charged $17 per visit and a little more on holidays. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Kitty Sitty & Dogs To Go Inc
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"The project went well. Both were courteous, thoughtful, & committed to getting the job done well, & done completely within the day. They worked smart & worked fast. They were attentive to the details (like clean-up) & their time frame (including the recycling center hours of operation that impacted the drop-off time of the final trailer load.)"

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"The project went well. Both were courteous, thoughtful, & committed to getting the job done well, & done completely within the day. They worked smart & worked fast. They were attentive to the details (like clean-up) & their time frame (including the recycling center hours of operation that impacted the drop-off time of the final trailer load.)"

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