Best holiday decorators near Franklin, WI

Q: What’s the safest way to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>There are several ways to hang Christmas lights safely. Here are some key <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/christmas-lights-safety-tips.htm">Christmas light safety tips</a> to keep in mind:</p><ul><li><p>Always use Christmas lights and extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.</p></li><li><p>Don&rsquo;t overload outlets by plugging in too many lights.</p></li><li><p>Opt for LED lights for a safer display that saves on energy costs.</p></li><li><p>Do not use old or broken Christmas lights.</p></li></ul><p></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: Can you hang lights on soffit?

• <div><p>Yes, you can hang Christmas lights from the soffit of your roof, but it requires a bit more effort than hanging from the gutters or eaves. You&rsquo;ll need to add an adhesive hook or tie to the underside of the soffit to keep the lights in place. Consider adding a soffit hook every 12 to 18 inches for best visual results.</p></div>

Q: How can you hang Christmas lights outside without nails?

• <div><p>To hang <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hang-christmas-lights-without-nails.htm">Christmas lights outside without nails</a>, consider using alternatives like adhesive hooks, gutter clips, or even hot glue. These options allow you to secure lights to various surfaces without causing damage to your roof or siding. Be sure to clean and prepare the surface before applying these alternatives for better adhesion.</p></div>

Q: Why do Christmas lights always get tangled?

• <div><p>Christmas light cords are long, thin, and flexible&mdash;which makes them exceptionally prone to tangling. As you try to untangle the very merry mess, the light bulbs and sockets may catch on the cords, making it even harder to pull cords through the knots.</p></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Absolutely phenomenal experience with Arven Lighting! From start to finish, the entire process was smooth, professional, and beyond impressive. The team showed up on time, worked efficiently, and turned our home into a holiday masterpiece! The lights look absolutely stunning perfectly placed,...
Arven Outdoor Living
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Reviewed in December 2021
Best decision made to have this group come in and do some Pre-Holiday cleaning, saved me so much time and stress! They were on time and great priced. Highly recommend!
The Home Care Firm LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
Hired Fox Point Home Organizing (Suzanne) to help organize a troublesome room in my house. It was a great experience. She not only helped me clean the space but gave some helpful suggestions for space utilization with my furniture. (The room is oddly shaped) Her suggestions freed up a lot of...
Fox Point Coaching & Organizing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
The experience I have had is wonderful! They use quality products, and when the job is finished it looks beautiful! I would recommend them to anybody and everybody if you are looking for good quality work. They are very knowledgeable, and they also provide decorating ideas. They also are very...
Emally's Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
They worked on the holiday on short notice. Very pleasant
Guadalupes Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2017
Hired Dan and his team to do the exterior of our home Summer 2016. We were so happy with the quality and the value that we just had then back to paint the entire interior. They handled difficult aspects of the job with ease - tray ceilings, awkward peaks, large foyer, etc. They also go above...
Proactive Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Very friendly, professional and quick. Could not have gone better. 100% trustworthy. Even came out the day before Thanksgiving so that I could be sure the house was secure over the holiday.
Bradley's Safe & Lockworks
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Reviewed in September 2016
It was a holiday and the bill was (or seemed to me) just like a weekday. Thank You!!
Dr. Rooter 911
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Reviewed in May 2015
Julie not only did excellent work at the best price, but also consistently went above and beyond, adding creative decorating tips, meeting with my sister at the paint store to match paint and carpeting, finding and installing doors, toilets and a sink. She was available for some follow-up...
Paint Magic
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Reviewed in December 2014
Had to request another salesperson due to being ignored. The decorator made poor suggestions. Am very unhappy with the paint color she chose <br />
The Cabinetree of Wisconsin Inc
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Top-Rated Holiday decorators in Franklin - Updated Nov 2026

Holiday Creations

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In business since 2005

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"On time knowledgeable and very pleasant . An excellent experience all around"

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In business since 2014

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Blingle is a year round lighting service company that specializes in Landscape Lighting, Holiday Lighting, Event Lighting, Patio Lighting and Permanent Lighting. We bring the fun to anyone's business or back yard. Let our trained professionals create the right ambiance Lighting for your project today. \n \nEvery lighting project at Blingle follows a simple, guided process to ensure our customers get what they want. We aim to help the process flow smoothly from the first consultation to installation. \n \nOur consultations can be completed virtually or in-person with one of our Blingle design specialists. Our designers will collaborate with you to assess your project needs and provide a digital, visualized representation of your property to see how the finished installation could look before you formally commit to the work.

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Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

25 neighbors recently requested a quote

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S&S Painting and Restoration, LLC

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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Very impressed and he gave us addresses of places to look at that he completed. We are on his books for this fall"

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Response rate93%

93 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Witty Property Solutions

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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"The pro was a pleasure to work with..communication was great...everything was top tier. 👍"

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Pinpoint Electric LLC

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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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"Matthew did a fantastic job installing our new quad-receptacle GFCI outlet in our basement. We will absolutely hire him again in the future!! He was polite, punctual, communicated well with us, and his pricing was very reasonable. He cleaned up after his work, which we appreciated. He's definitely a professional electrician that I would refer to my family and friends."

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3rd year apprentice electrician looking for small side jobs

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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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"Nice young man did his work and left my place clean. When he finish the job."

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Marios Handy Man services

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"Picked up screens and delivered within one week. Well done."

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JN & Sons Construction

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Hi, I’m Juan, owner of JN & Sons Construction, specializing in electrical work and home renovation for homeowners in the north shore area. With over 10 years of experience, I bring expert craftsmanship and reliable service to every project. DM me to discuss your home improvement needs!

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Remodeling\nCommercial\nResidential\nTile\nBathrooms remodeling \nFlooring \nDrop ceiling \nPluming \nI am licensed and insured

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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

There are several ways to hang Christmas lights safely. Here are some key Christmas light safety tips to keep in mind:

Always use Christmas lights and extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.
Don’t overload outlets by plugging in too many lights.
Opt for LED lights for a safer display that saves on energy costs.
Do not use old or broken Christmas lights.

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.

Yes, you can hang Christmas lights from the soffit of your roof, but it requires a bit more effort than hanging from the gutters or eaves. You’ll need to add an adhesive hook or tie to the underside of the soffit to keep the lights in place. Consider adding a soffit hook every 12 to 18 inches for best visual results.

To hang Christmas lights outside without nails, consider using alternatives like adhesive hooks, gutter clips, or even hot glue. These options allow you to secure lights to various surfaces without causing damage to your roof or siding. Be sure to clean and prepare the surface before applying these alternatives for better adhesion.

Christmas light cords are long, thin, and flexible—which makes them exceptionally prone to tangling. As you try to untangle the very merry mess, the light bulbs and sockets may catch on the cords, making it even harder to pull cords through the knots.

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