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...
Home Decorator Blog
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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...
Pro Installer Blog
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Chromaglow Pro: Permanent Lighting Built for Installers
If you’ve ever had to inject power every 40 feet, climb the ladder more times than you’d like, or deal with warped track a season later, you’ll know why we...
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Year-Round Tree Lighting That Won’t Choke Your Trunks
Ever had to explain to a client why their bark’s splitting under the lights you installed six months ago? Or get called back mid-summer because your lights are choking their...
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6 Essential Tools for Christmas Light Installation
“There’s nothing worse than being halfway up a ladder, realizing you grabbed the wrong tool, and losing 10 minutes climbing down and back up again.” If you’ve been in...
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The BSL Community: Your Newest Hangout
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...
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NFL Team Christmas Lighting Guide
You're mid-install, and something clicks—those navy and silver lights? They scream “Dallas Cowboys”. Or maybe your red and gold trim is more than just festive — it’s repping your arch...
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Why Permanent Lighting Is the Future of Holiday Lighting
LED bulbs hit the market in the early 2000s. That was the last major upgrade in the holiday lighting industry. Until now. Permanent lighting is the next big trend in...
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Pricing Holiday Installs in an Uncertain Tariff Market
"Wait, didn’t I just reorder bulbs at this price last year?" That’s the question many installers are asking. Global tariff adjustments and supply chain fluctuations shake up what used to...
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What Is SEO?: A Practical Guide for Ranking on Google as a Holiday Light Installer
“If you build it, they will come.” Not true—unless they can find you on Google. Most pro installers rely on referrals and hustle to book their holiday lighting jobs—but what...
Commercial & Public Spaces Blog
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Lighting Up Summer Festivals: A Municipal Guide
Your summer festival schedule is locked in. The permits are done. The bands are booked. But come sundown, your event still feels... flat. Ask any Parks Director or Public Works...
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From Spaces to Places: How Lighting Ignites Emotion in Civic Environments
Across cities and towns, public spaces are being asked to do more than ever before. Streets, plazas, malls, and commercial districts can no longer rely on function alone — they...
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Can Summer Lighting Boost City Tourism?
Your city works hard all year to look its best by day—but what about after sunset? Most municipalities spend months maintaining medians, repainting curbs, and sprucing up green spaces. But...
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Which Illuminated Sculpture Fits Your Town’s Vibe?
Discover how the right illuminated sculpture can boost community spirit, attract visitors, and make your town shine brighter than ever. Let's find your perfect match! Imagine your town square buzzing...
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Engage Your Community with a Christmas Selfie Station
Too many cities face difficult community engagement during harsh winter months. Residents travel to different climates. It feels like the last thing anybody wants to do during November and December...
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Stop Boring Your Sponsors: Wow Crowds with Illuminated Sculptures
Tired of sponsors getting lost in the crowd? Discover how custom illuminated sculptures grab attention, boost engagement, and deliver real value. Remember the last event you attended? Can you recall...
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Malls Can Attract Visitors with Lighted Sculptures
Curious to learn more about how you can elevate your mall with decorative holiday lighting. Inquire about our Lighted Sculptures today!
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Bring Your Local Community Together with Holiday Lighting Displays
How do cities use holiday lights to raise community engagement, boost safety, and transform public spaces?
Essential Tools for Pro Christmas Light Installation
Watch this video to discover the essential tools you need to install Christmas lights like a pro, ensuring a smooth and professional-looking setup every time.
How To Branch Wrap A Tree
Watch this video to learn the does and don'ts when branch wrapping a tree with Christmas lights.
How To Canopy Wrap a Tree
Learn the basics of how to canopy wrap a tree using a Christmas light feeder in this helpful how-to video.
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