When you started installing holiday lights, did you feel there was too much to learn and not enough guidance?
Luckily, we're providing you with the tools you need to succeed as an installer.
The BSL Community is where seasoned lighting installers go to ask questions, get answers, and trade real-world strategies that actually work in the field. It’s smart, fast-moving, and packed with resources you didn’t know you needed—until you do.
If you’ve ever wrapped a branch the wrong way, fried a circuit on a rush job, or lost hours untangling lights that weren’t meant for trees—that’s what this space helps prevent.
Table of Contents
- Why BSL Created This Space
- What You'll Find Inside
- How Pros Are Using It
- FB Groups vs. BSL Community
- Tips for Getting the Most Out of It
- Final Thoughts
- FAQs
- Summary
Why BSL Created This Space
If you’ve worked a season or two, you already know how fast things change on the job site: weather, client expectations, materials, team size. Most installer forums are chaotic—good for a laugh, not great for real help.
BSL is founded by Daniel Cowan, a former installer, who is committed to building the lights he wishes he had when he was contracting. Well now he built the community he wished he had when he was in the field—a place where pros can get reliable answers, shared tools, and a smarter way to get better at the trade.
No junk posts. No arguing over extension cords. Just focused, peer-to-peer help from folks who’ve been there.
What You’ll Find Inside
The BSL Community gives you:
- 📂 Downloadable install checklists, commercial bid templates, and layout guides
- 💬 Fast feedback from other pros on layout, products, and quotes
- 📸 A space to show off your work, ask for critique, or troubleshoot products
- 🔧 Product-specific threads about tools, techniques, and BSL gear
- 🎯 Shared knowledge on quoting, upselling, time-saving installs, and more
💡 Pro Tip: Check out our recent post on the Community about getting your business more visibility on Google.
How Pros Are Using It
Let’s get specific. Here are a few real examples:
- Commercial Bids: An installer asked about flat-rate vs hourly for a municipal job. The replies? Templates, pricing tiers, and a download-ready checklist for HOA quotes.
- Product Fixes: Someone couldn’t get Chromaglow to sync on vinyl siding. The thread solved it in 3 replies—with a product tweak and a mounting workaround.
- Tool Recs: Wondering if the Christmas Light Hanging Kit is worth it? The Community shared how it saves 45+ minutes per install on steep pitches.
FB Groups vs. BSL Community
| Feature | FB Groups | BSL Community |
|---|---|---|
| Pro-only audience | ❌ Mixed bag | ✅ Installer-focused |
| Searchable posts | ❌ Buried in chaos | ✅ Filtered + organized |
| Reliable tools/templates | ❌ Inconsistent | ✅ Curated + downloadable |
| BSL support integration | ❌ None | ✅ One click to chat or email |
| Respectful culture | ❌ Hit or miss | ✅ Moderated and helpful |
Tips for Getting the Most Out of It
- Use the search bar. Chances are, someone’s asked your question before.
- Be specific. “What spacing for this tree?” works better with a photo and job type.
- Post back. When you solve something, share it. That’s what makes this space work.
- Keep support issues out. For anything urgent, use support@bigstarlights.com or DM one of the BSL teammates in the Community.
Final Thoughts
But the BSL Community is making the install life smoother, faster, and way more collaborative. When you're slammed with jobs and can't afford to guess, this is where you go to ask better questions—and get better answers.
FAQs
Q: Do I have to be a BSL customer to join?
A: Nope. Anyone in the lighting trade can join. BSL users will just recognize more of the product threads.
Q: Is this just for Christmas lighting?
A: Not even close. Patio lights, Chromaglow, events, weddings—it’s all in there.
Q: Can I promote my business or website?
A: We would love for you to introduce yourself in the Community. That said, we keep it focused on installs. Helpful posts are always welcome as long as they're not spammy.
Summary
- ⚙️ The BSL Community is a fast-growing space for lighting pros
- 📚 Loaded with tools, templates, and advice from other working installers
- 💬 A place to trade tips, show work, and fix problems faster
- 🎯 Curated, respectful, and built to help you do the job better