How will your Holiday Lighting look this year?

As the holiday season approaches a festive feeling fills the air. Retail stores and restaurants begin decorating and we are whisked away by the season.

Neighborhoods begin to light up as do-it-yourselfers pull out ladders, storage totes of lights, extension cords, and decorations from years past.

Families head to the store for replacement bulbs, and the hottest items to make this year’s display grand.

Another option is to hire a professional lighting company to decorate for you.
Prices are relative to the extent of the display you choose.
For some families the time and work savings of hiring a professional really pays off.

5 tips to Holiday Lighting from the Pros:

• Have a plan.
• Lighting should be thought out.
• Avoid just buying what’s on sale to avoid a mismatched look.
• Think through how power cords will need to be used and how to attach the lighting securely to your house to avoid permanent damage.
• Use the right tools & lights.
• Yes – you will probably need a good ladder.
• Keep safety first and be sure to use the appropriate outdoor lighting, power cords and outlets.
• Always read warnings and packaging on how to properly use lighting and decorations.
• Design to scale.
• For a professional look be sure to design your lighting plan to the scale of your home.
• Too many, or oversized lights will look unsightly.
• Too few, or undersized lights will look haphazard and unfinished.
• Remember what goes up must come down.
• Have a plan and a date for when you will take down your lights.
• Packing and storing your lights and decorations carefully will make next year easier.
• Avoid leaving fasteners, nails or cords behind when removing lights and decorations.
  They can become projectiles during bad weather and could damage your home.