All About Christmas Lights
DIY Guides, How-To Guides, Buyer's Guides and Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Christmas History and Traditions
What is the history of the ugly Christmas sweater? Do people in Uganda celebrate Christmas? Who Invented the snow globe? What are the best ways to install icicle lights? What's the difference between SPT1 and SPT2 wire? Read on and all of your Christmas questions will be answered by our highly knowledgeable elves...
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All About Christmas Lights
Outline Windows and Doors With Christmas Lights: Clean Corners, Right Clips, and No‑Drama Power
The clean, finished look for any display: learn how to outline windows and doors with Christmas lights—what to buy, how much to order, the right clips by surface, clean corners,...
Outline Windows and Doors With Christmas Lights: Clean Corners, Right Clips, and No‑Drama Power
The clean, finished look for any display: learn how to outline windows and doors with Christmas lights—what to buy, how much to order, the right clips by surface, clean corners,...
Warm White vs Pure White vs Cool White: Match Your LED Christmas Lights Like a Pro
Warm, pure, or cool white? Here’s how color temperature actually works—and how to keep your C9s, minis, nets, and icicles perfectly matched across your whole display.
Warm White vs Pure White vs Cool White: Match Your LED Christmas Lights Like a Pro
Warm, pure, or cool white? Here’s how color temperature actually works—and how to keep your C9s, minis, nets, and icicles perfectly matched across your whole display.
Wreaths and Garland, Done Right: Sizing, Pre‑Lit vs. Unlit, Safe Hanging, and Pro‑Level Finishing Touches
Your no‑drama plan for wreaths and garland: choose the right size and fullness, match LED whites, order the right length, hang safely, and automate the glow—plus links to the exact...
Wreaths and Garland, Done Right: Sizing, Pre‑Lit vs. Unlit, Safe Hanging, and Pro‑Level Finishing Touches
Your no‑drama plan for wreaths and garland: choose the right size and fullness, match LED whites, order the right length, hang safely, and automate the glow—plus links to the exact...
Pathway Magic: How to Outline Walkways and Driveways with C7/C9 Stakes (Spacing, Ordering Math, and Safe Power)
Outline walkways and driveways like a pro. This guide covers C7 vs. C9, spacing, ordering math, the right stakes and stringers, and safe, weather‑smart power—plus the exact products to buy.
Pathway Magic: How to Outline Walkways and Driveways with C7/C9 Stakes (Spacing, Ordering Math, and Safe Power)
Outline walkways and driveways like a pro. This guide covers C7 vs. C9, spacing, ordering math, the right stakes and stringers, and safe, weather‑smart power—plus the exact products to buy.
SPT‑1 vs. SPT‑2: The no‑nonsense guide to building clean, safe custom Christmas‑light runs (with vampire plugs and real‑world load rules)
Build clean, safe custom power for your Christmas lights. Learn SPT‑1 vs. SPT‑2, how vampire plugs work, simple 18‑AWG load rules, and the exact parts to order for pro‑tidy installs.
SPT‑1 vs. SPT‑2: The no‑nonsense guide to building clean, safe custom Christmas‑light runs (with vampire plugs and real‑world load rules)
Build clean, safe custom power for your Christmas lights. Learn SPT‑1 vs. SPT‑2, how vampire plugs work, simple 18‑AWG load rules, and the exact parts to order for pro‑tidy installs.
Icicle Lights Done Right: Drop Length, Spacing, Ordering Math, and No‑Drama Installation
The classic winter‑drip look, minus the drama. Learn how to choose drop length and color, order the right quantity, pick the best clips, and power icicle lights safely—with quick, pro‑grade...
Icicle Lights Done Right: Drop Length, Spacing, Ordering Math, and No‑Drama Installation
The classic winter‑drip look, minus the drama. Learn how to choose drop length and color, order the right quantity, pick the best clips, and power icicle lights safely—with quick, pro‑grade...
Who Nose Lights Better Than Rudolph?
Rudolph's Christmas Tree Light String Calculator can help you determine how many strings lights you will need for your tree.
Smiles + Joy + Memories = Hope
This is the equation we absolutely live by every single day. We know that Christmas decorating makes people smile and brings pure joy while creating memories that last forever. These combined effects give people hope, and honestly, that's what it's all about. Lighting is pure magic—it's the twinkle in the eyes of people of all ages that makes everything worthwhile. THAT is what we call hope with a capital H!
Make Memories. Create Smiles.
We help you create smiles in the moment and memories that last a lifetime—seriously, that's what gets us up in the morning!
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Share the Joy
We absolutely believe that if we create as many smiles, spread as much joy, develop as many memories, and share the gift of hope with as many people as possible, our world will be a far better place. It's not just business—it's our mission!
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Make it Easy
Life is already complicated enough and decorating should be pure fun! We help you make your sometimes overwhelming projects easy and totally enjoyable—because stress and holiday decorating don't mix!
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Reindeer Proof
Every single product we sell is quality checked by our hardworking elves and backed by our famous Reindeer Proof™ Warranty that covers you no matter what happens!
