The holidays usually come with a big to-do list, which only adds to the stress of the season. That is why more people are outsourcing their holiday lighting projects to professionals. Instead of braving heights and cold weather, they are hiring companies to design, install, and maintain holiday lighting displays. In this post, we’ll look at the pros and cons of this approach so that you can decide whether these services are right for you.

Pros of Outsourcing Your Lighting Project

• Safety. You can leave scaling ladders and traversing roofs up to the professionals who have the tools, training, and skills to handle heights.
• Convenience. Everyone is pressed for time during the holidays. Hiring a professional lighting service means that you will have more time to spend with your friends and family.
• Quality. The professionals will be able to design a stunning display, use the latest products on the market, and offer tidy installation with special attention to detail. Your house will have the best looking lights on the block, complete with color-coordinated cords.
• Maintenance. If a bulb goes out, no worries. Holiday lighting services include maintenance so that all it takes is a phone call to restore your display.
• Removal. If there is anything worse than putting up lights, it is taking them down. Professional removal services will prevent any damage and neatly store your lights so no one has to deal with a tangled mess of wires next holiday season. 

Cons of Holiday Lighting Services

• Cost. Unlike the DIY holiday lighting approach, hiring a professional does cost money. However, you may find that the services offer great value once you weigh the pros and cons.
• Tradition. For some people, hanging the holiday lights is a sacred tradition and part of what brings them holiday cheer. They would never consider outsourcing their lights.

It is easy to see why holiday lighting services have become increasingly popular in recent years. While hanging lights is an age-old tradition, it isn’t always fun and games. For those who want to enjoy holiday lights without the hassle, hiring a professional may be the way to go. To learn more about what is included in holiday lighting services, visit JT’s Landscaping and learn about our partnership with Brite Light Creations.

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Certain Christmas decorations are timeless and a part of holiday traditions. There are also new items that come out every year that you can add to your collection to keep up with the latest trends and freshen up your outdoor lighting displays. Here are some new products and ideas that you may want to incorporate into your Christmas lighting in 2020.

New Shapes

We are all familiar with the traditional strand lights, but this year you will be seeing more lights of various shapes and sizes adorning trees and homes. Geometric shapes, including stars and globes, and even snowflakes, can provide more light and highlight trees and architectural focal points. These fun lights are a great way to take your decor to the next level.

Neutral Colors

This year, Christmas lighting and decor are trending towards a more neutral and minimalist look. You won’t see as many multi-colored displays. Instead, natural materials and simple white lights will be the more popular choice.

Retro Styles

The holidays tend to be a nostalgic time where we think about holidays past. That is why retro style lighting is a trend for 2020. If you don’t want to go for the neutral look, you can go in the opposite direction with large, colorful lights. Fortunately, these modern takes on old Christmas lights are more durable and easy to maintain than the originals.

Net Lights

Christmas lighting trends also have a lot to do with convenience. Putting up lights can be quite a chore, so new products are looking to make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible. Net lights are the perfect solution for covering bushes and shrubs. You can easily throw the lights over your landscaping and instantly achieve a neat look that will illuminate your landscape and spread holiday cheer.

Solar Rope Lights

This is another great product that is easy to install and environmentally friendly. Solar rope lights can be wound around tree trunks for a unique look and bright light. In fact, you may end up using the year-round as landscape lighting. 

While there are certain Christmas lighting trends emerging for 2020, the best part about decorating for the holidays is that you can get creative and showcase your personal style. For more lighting ideas and professional help with lighting display design, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage, contact the experts at JT’s Landscaping. We can help you enjoy a beautiful holiday display without all the hassle.  

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Christmas lights really add to the festive feel of the holidays, but hanging them can be a real chore and a potentially dangerous one if you are climbing ladders in cold and icy conditions. Fortunately, with the right plan and tools, you can easily hang your lights outdoors and spread the holiday cheer with a beautiful display. Follow this guide to learn how to hang Christmas lights outside properly.

Start with a Plan

Before you even visit the store, plan out your display. As you decide where to place lights, choose a few focal points to help anchor your design. Doors, columns, and eaves offer architectural interest that can be highlighted with lights.

Next, measure out the area that will be covered with lights so that you can buy enough. Don’t forget to take into account the amount of length it will take to reach your power source.  

Visit the Store

As you pick out lights, be sure that they are rated for outdoor use. Incandescent lights offer a warmer glow while LED lights tend to come in more styles and are more energy-efficient. Also, pay attention to the connection strand limits to make sure that you won’t be connecting too many and creating a potential fire hazard. Finally, double-check your measurements and make sure that you are purchasing enough lights so you don’t have to make multiple trips to the store.

Preparing Lights

If you have lights from previous years that you will be using, take a moment to test each strand before you start hanging. This will save you time and frustration. Next, plug in the first strand to your power source to make sure that everything will reach correctly.

Hanging Lights

Make sure that you have a sturdy ladder that will allow you to safely reach eaves and other high places. For roof lights, plastic clips and hooks provide an easy way to hang and remove lights at the end of the season. Most hooks and clips are universal help to create a cleaner and more professional look with straight lines.  

You can also use a staple gun to secure strands. Just be careful not to staple the wire and be prepared to pull out the staples when it is time for the lights to come down. 

If all that still sounds like more work than you want to tackle, you can always call the experts at JT’s Landscaping. We’ve partnered with Brite Creations to provide holiday lighting services that include design, installation, maintenance removal, and storage. You can enjoy all the benefits of a beautiful holiday lighting display without any of the hassle. Call today to learn more and get started.

 

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