Christmas Light Installation

When I saw a TV commercial the other day for holiday gifts, I shuddered…it is barely November!   I am one of those people who wants to keep my holidays separated, but I will make an exception for planning. Planning ahead for the holidays can be a sanity-saver which is why I love the following information from Lonestar Lights…{Oh, and check out the exclusive DEAL at the end of this article}.

Why It's a Good Idea to Hire Holiday Decorating Help

By Chantal Towles Every year there is an average of 12,000 holiday decorating related accidents in the United States.   Here in North Texas, we have seen an upsurge in the popularity of holiday lighting over the past few years, increasing the risk of something to go wrong.   A Dallas / Fort Worth Christmas light installation company, Lonestar Lights explains why it's often a good idea to hire help rather than tackle the Christmas lighting by yourself. For those of you attempting to install lights yourselves there are already some upfront costs since you must invest in the lights, strands, plugs, timers, and other materials (at retail prices).   After your shopping is done, you burn at least an entire weekend assembling the lighting and décor, making it as perfect as you know how.   Then, when a strand stops working you have to haul the ladder back out and go fix the problem yourself.   Many homeowners do not have the appropriate safety equipment on hand to properly install their lights and accidents are quite common.   Even if all goes well and no trip to the emergency room is required, you are still tasked with taking everything down in January. You can, of course, find someone to do all this hard work for you (unless your husband just loves to take risks!).   Professional holiday decorating companies buy materials wholesale and can custom fit the strands of lighting giving you the exact amount you need. They ™ll also have access to some one-of-a-kind decorations so you can set yourself a part from your neighbors. Before hiring a Christmas light installation company, there are some important questions to ask to make sure you're getting a fair deal: Do they guarantee every bulb is working properly? Does their price include removal? When will the lights be taken down?   Can they provide photos of previous work and references from satisfied customers?   Are they insured? My recommendation for Dallas / Fort Worth residents is   Lonestar Lights.   They can answer Yes to all of these questions I mentioned above and they even donate a proceed to Toys for Tots charity here in DFW.   They provide full service including the lights (with all the accessories), and installation on homes and commercial buildings.   The entire process is quick and easy since their crews have plenty of experience.   After the holidays are over your lights they arrive promptly to take down your lights and stow them away. On the board of your homeowner's association?   Some lighting companies will offer special discounts when lighting multiple houses in a neighborhood, it certainly doesn't hurt to ask for a good deal.

Turn Your Christmas Lights Green This Year

With environmental and energy concerns at an all time high, numerous lighting companies are now taking steps to help you keep your electricity usage to practical levels.   For savings of up to 90% on your holiday lighting bill you can choose LED technology for your Christmas decorating this season.   These lights are UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed for both indoor and outdoor use and up to 1000 bulbs can be plugged into one outlet!   We encourage all of our customers to decorate with LEDs instead of the traditional indcandescents “ even though they're more expensive upfront, the savings can easily be seen in their electric bill, not to mention its better for the environment, says Kevin Marshall, co-owner of Lonestar Lights.   Programming the timers just right is also a necessity so your lights will only be turned on when they will have maximum visual impact. Sturdy and attractive LED Christmas lights can be manufactured to look like conventional shining or twinkling lights.   They can also be supplied in any number of fanciful designs.   Since there are no filaments inside the bulbs you don't have to worry about them burning out.   They are also safer for use in areas where children will be playing since they are made of a hard plastic rather than glass, plus they don't heat up like traditional Christmas lights.   They last a lot longer (up to 200,000 hours!), making them an investment that will give you a brilliant glow year after year. If you decide to get help hanging lights this season, you can request a free estimate directly online at http://www.lonestarlights.com/free-estimates.asp. Happy light hanging! EXCLUSIVE DEAL:   Lonestar Lights is providing readers of She is Dallas and My Dallas Mommy with $50 off holiday lighting AND FREE REMOVAL.   To redeem the offer, simply go to the Free Estimate page at Lonestar Lights website and complete the form to request your free holiday lighting estimate.   Mention My Dallas Mommy or She is Dallas and get $50 off your holiday lighting + free removal. Thanks so much to Lonestar Lights for sponsoring and providing this article along with giving She is Dallas readers a great deal.