Save Big on Holiday Lights with BSL Direct
You know the feeling: It’s early November, you’re slammed with installs, and suddenly your go-to lights are sold out. Or, worse, you’re paying double for last-minute stock. What if you...
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Save Big on Holiday Lights with BSL Direct
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GFCIs and Christmas Lights: Troubleshooting and Avoiding Electrical Issues In Your Holiday Lighting Display
Discover the top reasons your GFCI outlets may trip after installing Christmas lights. Our expert troubleshooting guide will help you enjoy a safe and festive holiday season without any electrical...
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Growing Your Christmas Light Installation Business to 7 Figures: Part I
These tips will teach you how to start a successful Christmas light installation business. Learn how to choose the right bulbs, tools, and marketing strategy.
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Everything A Professional Christmas Light Installer Should Have in Their Work Truck This Season
It’s August 24th, and you know what that means - 4 months until Christmas! For professional holiday light installers, that means peak season is here. In preparation for the busy...
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Elevate Your Everyday Experience with New BSL Products!
At Big Star Lights, we prioritize quality and customer satisfaction above all else. With our new products, you can expect reliability, longevity, and ease of use, making them ideal for...
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Becoming a Christmas Light Installer: 8 Tips for Getting Started in the Industry
Getting started as a professional Christmas light installer can be both exciting and a little bit daunting, but we're here to help! Here are 8 tips to help ensure you...
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5 Safety Tips for Permanent Installations
Our products are designed for seasonal use, and as such, are not designed to be used for permanent installations. However, we know that many of our customers love to use...
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Getting Started in Wedding and Event Lighting
Wedding and event lighting is an essential part of creating the perfect ambiance for any celebration. In this blog, we will guide you through some steps to getting started in...
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Pro-Installer Feature: Bryce Welder of Velocity Cranes
In January we checked in with Velocity Cranes, a crane operation company run by brothers Bryce and Kyle Welder in the Greater Vancouver Area. Read through to discover more about how...
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Stay Safe While Installing Christmas Lights: 8 Essential Tools and Equipment for Christmas Light Installers
Keep you and your team safe with these helpful tools for installing Christmas lights.
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Growth in Hard Times: Building a Recession-Proof Christmas Lights Business
While recessions may be scary for business, there are ways to prepare and fortify your business so that it can weather an economic downturn, and perhaps even thrive! In this...
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Choosing Between Leasing or Selling Christmas Lights
Are you thinking of getting into the Christmas light installation industry, but don't know how to structure your pricing? We break down the pros and cons of leasing vs selling...
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How to Measure a Home’s Roofline with Google Maps
What if you could measure your home’s roofline without even stepping outside? Read through for instructions on how to measure your home with Google Maps so that you can purchase...
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Decoding Christmas and Decorative Light Bulb Sizes
We carry bulbs and string lights of many shapes and sizes. This blog will help you make sense of all the industry-standard numbers and figure out which ones are right for you!
