Straight answers about Christmas lights.
What things cost, when to hang them, what not to put in your roof, and what the HOA will say. Written by the people on the ladder.
Topics: Commercial · Comparison · How-To · Planning · Pricing · Safety
Comparison
Permanent Track Lighting vs Seasonal Christmas Lights
Permanent RGB track costs far more up front and stays on the house all year. Seasonal C9 is the traditional look with no year-round hardware. The real case for each.
Holiday Light Installation vs Christmas Light Installation
They are the same service. Here is why both terms exist, what people usually mean by "holiday lighting," and when the wording actually changes the job.
DIY vs Professional Christmas Lights: An Honest Comparison
DIY Christmas lights cost less in year one and more of your time every year after. Here is a straight comparison for a Kansas City roofline.
C9 vs Mini Lights for a Roofline: Which Looks Better From the Street?
C9 bulbs read cleanly from the curb; mini lights disappear past 40 feet. Here is the honest comparison for a Kansas City roofline, spacing and all.
How-To
How to Measure Your Roofline for Christmas Lights
Measure your roofline for Christmas lights from the ground in about 20 minutes. Here is the method, the pitch correction, and the mistakes that skew totals.
Christmas Light Takedown and Storage in Kansas: How to Do It Right
January takedown is colder and riskier than the install. How to get lights down safely, store them so they still work next year, and when to skip it.
Planning
When to Hang Christmas Lights in Kansas City
Hang Christmas lights in Kansas City between mid-October and mid-November, then turn them on the day after Thanksgiving. Here is why that window works.
HOA Rules and Christmas Lights in Johnson County: What to Check First
Most Johnson County HOAs limit dates, brightness and roof attachments rather than banning lights. Here is what to read in your covenants before you install.
Christmas Light Timers and What the Lights Actually Cost to Run
LED C9 bulbs draw a fraction of what old incandescent strings did. Here is a realistic estimate of what a lit roofline adds to a Kansas December power bill.
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