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Q: Is it OK to hang Christmas lights from gutters?

• <div><p>It's safe to hang Christmas lights from gutters with a few considerations. First, when installing the lights, follow safe ladder-use guidelines and avoid getting onto the roof. Second, for best results and the integrity of your lights, use clips to keep the bulbs away from inside the gutters where they could run into trouble with water or ice. </p></div>

Q: How do you make Christmas lights easy to hang next year?

• <div><p>Take a picture of your house to easily replicate the same design for next year and keep the clips and accessories. When storing your lights, wrap them around cardboard so they don&rsquo;t get tangled. Purchase a ladderless extension pole kit to hang your lights (around <b>$30 to $50</b>) for hard to reach areas.</p></div>

Q: Do Christmas lights need to be grounded?

• <div><p>Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.</p></div>

Q: How many string lights can be on one outlet?

• <div><p>How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It&rsquo;s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. </p></div>

Q: What order do you decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack. </p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2019

Reviewed in December 2019
Chris and his crew did an amazing job! The weather this fall has been terrible, so getting this done, through rain and wind and the Thanksgiving holiday was tricky. They were speedy, had all the equipment to do the job right, including sawing down some old lilac trees that were leaning on the...
Nimmer Co., LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Phil, the owner of Traditions Holiday Lighting & Seasonal Decor and his crew completed an exemplary job of installing lighting to the outside of my home. He answered all of my questions and responded to all of my emails. They were extremely professional. I am highly satisfied and would highly...
Traditions Landscape Lighting
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Reviewed in March 2018
We were going to have a different company come on a Saturday and we were willing to pay more for Saturday work. The other company called us Saturday and said because it was so cold they wanted to charge even more. We called Blando that Saturday and they came Monday, which was New Years Day....
Blando Door Co LLC
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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 December 2015
Kristie was very responsive to my inquiry and is very pleasant and easy to talk to. She has a very good eye for decorating and color. I appreciated all of the tips and ideas that she gave me. I will definitely call her again when I am ready to move onto the next step in my remodeling project....
Interiors Designed LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
This was an Angie's list offering for an in home consultation. Having just built a new home, I was looking for decorating ideas, but his expertise was in painting, which I didn 't really need, except for a mural on one wall. I wasn't sure I would like it, and the estimate I received was from...
Schultheiss Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
While they were a little more expensive then others, their work and pride in craftsmanship showed through and was well worth the small extra price. The detail that Bath and Kitchen Specialist's goes through in their "decorate" was incredible as it took 9 hours, but once again, it was well worth...
BATH AND KITCHEN SPECIALISTS, INC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Stephanie came out to our home and measured for pleated shades. She was punctual and professional. We waited a couple of months to order.Once we placed the order, she promptly notified us when our order was in. I did not price compare shop because we had worked with Bazaar Home Decorating and...
Bazaar Home Decorating Center
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Holiday Creations

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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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S&S Painting and Restoration, LLC

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Serving Mukwonago, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Bob and Bob did an AMAZING job painting our house and sealing our porch! Beautifully done and well exceeded my expectations. These guys are great people, kind, professional and very patient with me as we chose our colors! I would highly recommend them. 100%."

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Witty Property Solutions

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Small jobs welcome

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"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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"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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Evan Dunning

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3rd year apprentice electrician looking for small side jobs

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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 questions, answered by experts

It's safe to hang Christmas lights from gutters with a few considerations. First, when installing the lights, follow safe ladder-use guidelines and avoid getting onto the roof. Second, for best results and the integrity of your lights, use clips to keep the bulbs away from inside the gutters where they could run into trouble with water or ice.

Take a picture of your house to easily replicate the same design for next year and keep the clips and accessories. When storing your lights, wrap them around cardboard so they don’t get tangled. Purchase a ladderless extension pole kit to hang your lights (around $30 to $50) for hard to reach areas.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit.

You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack.

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