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>

Get matched with top holiday decorators in Spanaway, WA

Q: How much do professional holiday decorating services cost?

• <div><p>Professional holiday decorating services cost between $300 and $2,500 or more, with an average cost of about $1,500. The total price depends on the size of your home, the extent of the work, your location, and whether materials are included. Simple interior decoration may cost around $300, while a combination of interior and exterior work often totals around $800. For large or extensive design services, you could pay $2,500 or more. Common service costs can include: exterior holiday light installation ($400), Christmas tree decoration ($200&ndash;$600), interior holiday design ($50&ndash;$200 per hour), and holiday landscaping ($50&ndash;$100 per hour). Note that some prices may only include labor, not the cost of the decorations themselves.</p></div>

Q: How can you hang Christmas lights on a ceiling without using nails or hooks?

• <div><p>To hang Christmas lights on a ceiling without using nails or traditional hooks, you have several damage-free options. Adhesive hooks and clips are a popular choice. For smaller projects, you can use pushpins, tacks, or adhesive putty. Specially designed transparent tape that can hold weight without damaging paint is also effective. For a more creative approach, consider stringing the lights over a curtain rod near the ceiling. If you have a drop ceiling, look for clips and hooks designed to attach to the metal framing. Note that staples can also be used, but may leave small holes.</p></div>

Q: How do you make a prelit Christmas tree light blink?

• <div><p>If you take home a pre-lit Christmas tree but want to spruce it up with blinking lights, don&rsquo;t worry, there&rsquo;s a simple solution. You can easily replace the light bulbs on the pre-lit tree with flashing bulbs. For a more subtle look, only replace some of the bulbs with flashing bulbs.</p></div>

Q: How do you hang string lights without nails?

• <div><p>Nails are a popular choice for hanging string lights, but they are not the only option. Use outdoor hooks, zip ties, or even awning hangers to string up lights outdoors. For indoor lights, use simple tacks, zip ties, damage-free adhesive hooks, or drawing pins. When all else fails, just wrap the lights around some furniture or outdoor fixtures. </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>

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your holiday decorating project in Spanaway, WA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Holiday Decorating pros in Spanaway, WA

*The Angi rating for Holiday Decorating companies in Spanaway, WA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Holiday Decorating needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Holiday Decorating companies in Spanaway, WA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Holiday Decorating needs.

Last update on June 11, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
I had a grad party and needed yard looking sharp. It was a little overgrown trees and shrubs needed cut back. Needed flower beds cleaned up and edged. With out much time they had my yard looking beautiful. If you looking for someone I highly recommend them.
Rodriguez Professional Landscaping LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2026
We were looking for someone to haul some rock for our backyard and found Ironroot on Angi's list. CJ was super responsive and helpful. He called us within a few hours of our online inquiry and asked about our needs. He set up an appointment to deliver the rock in an acceptable timeframe for us. ...
IRONROOT PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in November 2022
The landscape folks were quite busy already, but after playing phone tag & a just before a late afternoon visit (by which time it was too late for cleanup before the Thanksgiving holiday) & getting too dark, we managed a few days later, which was OK by then. Then the landscaper cleaned up a ton...
Energy Landscape SPC
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2021
They were recommended to me by my coworker. I called pretty late in the season to schedule but thankfully they were able to fit me in. I'm very pleased with the work, my house looks great. I decided to go with darker colors and scheduled a consultation (glad I did), I got some great input on...
SNW Painters, LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2019
They contacted me immediately, came to inspect the job site on a holiday and kept in touch as promised and completed the job on schedule, correctly, showing professionalism and friendliness.
JMR Roofing, LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2019
We hired System Pavers to install landscape lighting to our yard in early December of last year. We first spoke with their Reps at the Tacoma Dome holiday show and were interested in getting a bid to transform an area of our backyard from landscape rock to artificial turf for our two beagles. We...
System Pavers
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2015
Work done during the holiday season <br />
Benjamin & Sons Clock and Watch Center
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2015
The blinds look amazing, Emmett recommended the color and he was right on with matching the interior decor.
Budget Blinds of Puyallup
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2009
Outstanding. James contacted us the same day and was out the next day for the free estimate. He offered several suggestions. He showed us a couple decks so we could determine how we wanted our front and back porch/decks. Wonderful customer service. The front and back porch/deck are great - they...
Cascade Deck and Fence Company, LLC
Request a quote

Find Holiday decorators in Spanaway

Serge's Home Imprvmnt & Rnvtn

5.0(

)

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent workmanship! I would hire him without hesitation to do any of my house renovations."

+49

Response time1 day

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by82%of homeowners

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They cleaned my roof and gutters, and then cleaned the debri. They are so very nice to work with. They are very thorough and we highly recommend them."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate100%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Request Quote

Jasin

New to Angi

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

If anyone needs help my service is available. Recessed lighting, adding outlets, adding lights, replacing lights, sub panels, upgrading panels, EV chargers, or anything you need help with. Licensed Electrician. Handyman. References can be provided upon request. Thank you.

Request Quote

BK and Sons Electrical Services LLC

5.0(

)

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

"Brandon installed new fans professionally. Fans work very well now. One of the fans was on the 20ft ceiling and he did a great job handling that one as well. The work area was left in super clean condition and all the debris were hauled away. We were impressed by the quality and craftmanship of Brandon. Will definitely hire Brandon for any future electric projects."

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

"Very fast and reliable, will hire again!"

Request Quote

koldevi

New to Angi

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m a licensed electrical apprentice with hands-on experience in residential and commercial work. I offer safe, reliable service for installations, repairs, outlet/fixture work, and troubleshooting. I take pride in clean work, clear communication, and getting it right the first time. Free estimates available.

Request Quote

Bryan lopez

New to Angi

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Been in the trade for 5 years , have some remodeling experience behind me , and multi trade experienced so i won’t only make holes but will patch em too

Request Quote

Sky On Art Studio LLC

New to Angi

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

I have over 20 years of experience in residential remodeling, home repair, and finish work. I take pride in doing quality work, communicating clearly, and treating every home with respect. Whether you need repairs, trim work, carpentry, drywall, painting, or general handyman services, my goal is to leave the job done right the first time. I’m dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to customer satisfaction.

Request Quote

Travis's Handy Services

5.0(

)

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is very dependable and hardworking."

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

Don's Home Repair

New to Angi

Serving Spanaway, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time30 mins

Request Quote

...

Showing 1-10 of 81

Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Professional holiday decorating services cost between $300 and $2,500 or more, with an average cost of about $1,500. The total price depends on the size of your home, the extent of the work, your location, and whether materials are included. Simple interior decoration may cost around $300, while a combination of interior and exterior work often totals around $800. For large or extensive design services, you could pay $2,500 or more. Common service costs can include: exterior holiday light installation ($400), Christmas tree decoration ($200–$600), interior holiday design ($50–$200 per hour), and holiday landscaping ($50–$100 per hour). Note that some prices may only include labor, not the cost of the decorations themselves.

To hang Christmas lights on a ceiling without using nails or traditional hooks, you have several damage-free options. Adhesive hooks and clips are a popular choice. For smaller projects, you can use pushpins, tacks, or adhesive putty. Specially designed transparent tape that can hold weight without damaging paint is also effective. For a more creative approach, consider stringing the lights over a curtain rod near the ceiling. If you have a drop ceiling, look for clips and hooks designed to attach to the metal framing. Note that staples can also be used, but may leave small holes.

If you take home a pre-lit Christmas tree but want to spruce it up with blinking lights, don’t worry, there’s a simple solution. You can easily replace the light bulbs on the pre-lit tree with flashing bulbs. For a more subtle look, only replace some of the bulbs with flashing bulbs.

Nails are a popular choice for hanging string lights, but they are not the only option. Use outdoor hooks, zip ties, or even awning hangers to string up lights outdoors. For indoor lights, use simple tacks, zip ties, damage-free adhesive hooks, or drawing pins. When all else fails, just wrap the lights around some furniture or outdoor fixtures.

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.

The Spanaway, WA homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

Deirdre Sullivan
•
Nov 6, 2025Nov 6, 2025
How Much Does Professional Christmas Light Installation Cost in Seattle? [2026 Data]
Christmas light installation in Seattle, WA costs depend mostly on your home’s square footage, but our expert guide breaks down all the factors that influence what you’ll pay.
Lyle Hendriks
•
Mar 5, 2026Mar 5, 2026
Christmas Decorating Service Costs: What You’ll Pay for a Pro to Deck the Halls
How much does a Christmas decorating service cost? Turn your home into a winter wonderland this year—here are holiday decorating service prices.
Alison Kasch
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
How to Hire Someone to Decorate My House For Christmas
Can I hire someone to decorate my house for Christmas? Learn how to find the perfect holiday decorator to make your home merry and bright for the season.
Julia Pelly
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
Christmas Decor Trends 2026: What Are the Most Popular Decorations in America?
Decking the halls can be a fun way to celebrate Christmas, but does where you live determine how you decorate your home for the holidays?
Ginny Bartolone
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
8 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home When the Holiday Decor Comes Down
As the holidays wind down, we can still celebrate the wintertime with much-needed light, coziness, and style. Transition your home decor with a few easy tips.
Mizuki Hisaka
•
Jul 20, 2026Jul 20, 2026
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree for a Show-Stopping Holiday Season
If you’re wondering how to decorate a Christmas tree or want helpful tips to make the process easier, read on for simple step-by-step directions.