Charlotte Holiday Lighting Company Offers Tips

Believe it or not, Christmas is two months away! If you're anything like us, you love the holiday season. Here at the Charlotte holiday lighting company Irrigation & Lighting Specialist, we enjoy the time with our family and friends, the good food, and, most of all, the beautiful decorations! The problem is that enjoying holiday decorations and installing holiday decorations are two very different things.

As anyone who has ever attempted to put up holiday lights can attest, it's not an easy job. Once you have moved all of your lights out of the attic, untangled the strings, and checked for burned out bulbs, you usually don't feel like doing much else. In addition to this, it's not uncommon for Charlotte homeowners to begin hanging their lights and realize that they do not have enough lights or that an extension cord doesn't reach the power outlet.

"Most people never consider the amount of work that goes into holiday decorations, especially holiday lighting," says John Minor of Irrigation & Lighting Specialist. "For every beautiful holiday lighting display, there are hours of work that went into creating that spectacle."

Here's a few tips from Charlotte holiday lighting services company Irrigation & Lighting Specialist that should make creating your display a little easier this year.

Create a Budget

It is important to set a budget before you begin your holiday lighting project. Once you are in a store, it's very easy to go overboard. There are so many great options available that it can be hard to stop yourself from purchasing one of everything.

It's also important to take into consideration that this is the holiday season, where gifts are being exchanged. If you max out your credit cards before you've bought the first present, it's going to be a long holiday season for you.

An additional tip is to plan in advance to save money. By purchasing your holiday lights in January, for example, you can save up to 50%.

Plan Your Design

Once you've created your budget, you can begin to plan what your display will actually look like. This is where your personal creativity really comes into play. From roof displays to nativity scenes, the possibilities are only limited by your budget and imagination.

It is important to measure your home's windows when you are planning your design. By taking these measurements, you will be able to determine the amount of light strings needed. It is also important to determine where the power sources are around your home and plan accordingly.

Choose LED Lights Over Traditional Lights

LED holiday lights look the same as traditional holiday lights but use 84% less electricity. LED holiday lights are also safer because they generate less heat and are less likely to start a fire. Further, these lights last much longer than traditional lights because they are much less fragile and do not burn out for several years.

Consider Hiring Professional Holiday Lighting Specialists

Let's face it, creating a beautiful holiday lighting display is an enormous amount of work. The process involves hours spent working during time that you should be enjoying with your family and friends.

Irrigation & Lighting Specialist is here to help! Our professional lighting technicians are trained to install and maintain your holiday lighting. They will replace bulbs, repair any damage, and do all necessary wiring to ensure a safe and lasting display.

Irrigation & Lighting Specialist will also take down your holiday lighting for you. After the holidays, our lighting technicians will take down, wrap and safely package your lights for storage. We take care of everything!

To learn more about having a professional take care of your holiday lighting or to schedule a free holiday decorating consultation, call John Minor with Irrigation & Lighting Specialist at 877-433-5833 or email John. We look forward to helping you create a gorgeous holiday lighting display and still be able to enjoy the holidays!