Christmas lights are one of the most cost-effective ways to decorate your home for the holiday season. However, when you’re looking for Christmas light ideas, you can get overwhelmed by the endless number of options out there. If you’re looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and simply decorate your home, then this article will help you out.
How can you find the best Christmas light ideas?
If you’re looking for simple Christmas light ideas, you may feel overwhelmed by the endless options out there. From different shapes to color schemes to styles, it can be tough to find what’s right for you. Fortunately, there are some ways you can find the best Christmas light ideas for your home. Online: There are countless websites with Christmas light ideas. You can go online to find a wide variety of Christmas light ideas. One website that has great Christmas light ideas is Christmaslight.org. You can find everything from classic string lights to laser lights. They also have a design tool where you can customize your own lights. In Stores: There are a lot of stores that have Christmas light ideas. Most stores will have some type of Christmas light display or have Christmas light displays that you can take home with you.
How to collect Christmas light ideas from around the internet
If you’re looking for simple Christmas light ideas, you can get overwhelmed by the endless amounts of options out there. But when you’re looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and save money, that’s when you should turn to the internet. Just because you’re not in the store doesn’t mean you have to buy a whole new set of lights. Instead, turn to the internet to find what you like.
The internet is a great resource for simple Christmas light ideas because it has a large amount of information about them. You can find what you’re looking for by searching “Christmas lights” in the search bar. But it’s not enough to just type in “Christmas lights” and find what you want. You need to filter your search with the type of lights that you’re looking for. If you’re looking for outdoor Christmas light ideas, you should search for “outdoor Christmas lights” or “Christmas lights outdoor” and so on.
Consider the following to further narrow your search results:
- Utilize the search images function of Google.
- Narrow your results by home type: “Two Story Home Christmas Lights”, or “Ranch Style Home Christmas Lights”.
- Find results based on a theme you like, by searching terms such as: “Candy Cane Theme Christmas Light Home”.
- See what is popular lighting for your area by searching terms such as: “Florida Christmas Light Ideas”.
Some of our favorite ideas can be seen at sites such as Pinterest. Click here to see 160 Christmas light ideas:
How to plan your light installation on your house
Now that you have some inspiration and ideas, you’ll want to start by surveying your property and considering the layout of your house. You’ll want to take into account the number of windows and what size they are on your house. You’ll also want to be mindful of where you need to mount your lights. It might be best to mount your lights on your top roof line, to create the ginger bread outline look.
It might also be best to mount your lights onto the exterior of your gutters, so they will be seen from the street. When planning your installation, you’ll want to think about how much time you’re willing to spend, and how much money you’re willing to spend. You’ll want to take into consideration the general colors of your house, and how much you’re willing to spend on each color. If you’re planning on spending a little more money, you’ll want to think about adding things such as lighted wreaths, garland, and lawn ornaments.
Each of the items you plan to install will require a detailed plan of how to route power to the items. Extension cords are the most viable option and can be purchased in various lengths and colors to accomplish routing power to each of you Christmas light displays. If you want additional tips to make sure your display looks perfect see this article that outlines important steps on how to make your Christmas lights look good: https://www.bhg.com/christmas/outdoor-decorations/outdoor-christmas-lights-tips/
How to save money on Christmas lights
If you’re looking to save money on Christmas lights, you should take a look at these tips before you start shopping. Firstly, don’t just go to the store and buy Christmas lights. Instead, look online for deals and coupons you can use. You’ll be able to find deals online that will save you money on Christmas lights. Check out sites like Groupon.com and LivingSocial.com. You’ll also be able to find coupons on sites like Couponcabin.com, where you’ll be able to find discount codes for Christmas lights. You’ll also be able to find deals on sites like Target.com and Wayfair.com, where you’ll find deals for Christmas lights, but also for other holiday decorations.
Additional ways to save money:
- Switch to LED to save money on Christmas Lights. LED lights lower electricity costs.
- Keep Track of When You Turn on Your Lights.
- Hire a Professional Christmas Lighting Company. Our lights last longer and are professionally maintained and are all inclusive. If anything goes wrong, we handle the replacement at no additional cost to the client!
How to make your lights last longer
Are you tired of replacing LED Christmas lights that seem to be a year old? Has the brightness of your lights plummeted after just one season? You may have caught what we like to call the “Florida Christmas Light Flu”. The flu you ask? Yes, and the symptoms are bulbs not turning on, flickering lights, dimmer than normal brightness, and the potentially fatal, whole strand death.
LED Christmas lights not working after a short number of seasons is predominantly because the lights are not being stored properly. Unfortunately, homeowners don’t understand this and are actually the main culprit for the Florida Christmas Light Flu. The lights available to consumers are much different than the lights available to contractors and professionals. This is to keep costs down, however, the cost eventually becomes very high as you need to replace them more frequently. So, what can you do besides hire a professional lighting company with access to commercial grade lights such as Blitzen Lighting?
Follow these 4 steps to make your Christmas lights last longer:
- When you take down your lights wrap them in coils around your arm and place them neatly into a storage bin. (Pro tip: using a drill, drill 5-7 air holes in your storage bin to ensure adequate ventilation)
- Take your bin inside and take off the lid.
- Put the bin in a warm location in your home for 3-4 days.
- After 3-4 days check to see that the lights are all dry. If dry, close the lid. If damp, let sit with lid open for a couple more days. Once dried, store the bin in a cool, dry location until October/November/December or whenever you would like to put your lights up. (Pro tip: take a few sheets of old newspaper and put them on the top of the lights. The newspaper will act as an absorbent and ensure your bin stays perfectly dry all year long)
Christmas lights are a great way to make your home feel festive and inviting. Consider your simple Christmas light ideas and how you want to make your home feel before buying anything. If you are looking to add that professional designers touch to your holiday lighting, contact us at Blitzen Lighting for a free quote!