Choose the Right Spacing and Density for Your Holiday Light Display
You’ve probably driven past a house during the holidays and thought, “How do they get it to look that good?” It’s not always about having more lights—it’s about using the...
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Choose the Right Spacing and Density for Your Holiday Light Display
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How to Create a Magical Christmas Light Path Walkway
Nothing sets the holiday mood faster than a glowing walkway leading friends and family to your front door. It’s simple to create, surprisingly quick to set up, and instantly makes...
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What Are Icicle Lights? A Guide for Stylish Homeowners
What Are Icicle Lights? Icicle lights are string lights where bulbs hang at different lengths, giving the effect of dripping icicles. They’re designed for rooflines and eaves but can also...
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What Makes Seasonal Christmas Light Bulbs "Seasonal"
"They’re rated for 50,000 hours—so why not leave them up?" You’ve invested in beautiful, durable Christmas lights. Maybe even commercial-grade ones like C9 bulbs or G30 bulbs from a trusted...
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The Fastest Way to Store Christmas Lights (Installer Guide)
When you’re juggling multiple sites and tight timelines, poor storage can cost hours. Tangled cords, broken plugs, or damp bins turn into lost profit and emergency supply runs. A few...
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E17 vs. E12: Which Socket Type Do I Need?
Ever buy bulbs, get home, and realize they don’t fit your cords? The most common mix-up is between E17 and E12 sockets — and it’s easier to solve than you...
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Permanent vs. Seasonal Lights: What’s Right for You?
Tired of climbing ladders every holiday season? You’re not alone. For many homeowners, the annual ritual of hanging (and later removing) seasonal lights has lost its charm. Meanwhile, permanent lighting...
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What Your Holiday Light Colours Say About Your NHL Team
You're hanging lights and suddenly realize: that deep royal blue and crisp white combo feels familiar. Are your lights giving away your favourite hockey team? Every holiday season, you transform...
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How to Use a Christmas Light Timer: A Step-by-Step Guide
We’ve all been there. Bundled up against the wind, fumbling with cords just to turn on our holiday lights. And if we forget, our neighbors complain about our lights being...
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What Type of DIY Patio Designer Are You?
It started with a single citronella candle. And then Tanya got ideas. Tanya wasn’t planning on becoming that neighbor. You know the one—the DIY goddess with a patio that somehow...
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UL vs ETL: Which Rating Matters More for Holiday Lights?
You just finished decorating the house. Everything looks magical. And then—click—half the lights go out after a rainstorm. Why? Cheap lights with zero safety certification." What UL and ETL Really...
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Safe Outdoor Lighting Tips for Summer Parties
One frayed cord. One rusty ladder. That’s all it takes to turn a magical night into a trip to the ER. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Your...
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Create a Backyard Movie Theater with Holiday Lights
There’s something undeniably special about watching a film under the open sky. It slows you down, brings loved ones together, and turns an ordinary night into an experience. Creating Backyard...
