Adding and Removing Holiday Lighting

Adding and removing holiday lighting is a big job. You have to take time to make sure you're getting everything, and wait for nice weather to avoid slipping or falling on wet or icy ladders. There are professional companies who will do this for you. If you don't feel like spending money you can easily do this with a few simple tips.

Putting up or taking down holiday lights can be a daunting task. For many people it's absolutely necessary to make the holidays memorable. There are companies you can hire that will do this for you. You can also easily do this on your own if you use caution and know how to best undertake this task.

Work in Good Weather

Since the holidays fall during a time of the year where ice and snow are common, it's important to try to work on a day with clear weather. A wet ground can be dangerous when you're climbing on ladders. Wet roofs are slippery and can create a dangerous situation quickly. Try to plan on hanging or removing holiday lights on a day that is dry and clear.

Hanging and Removing

You'll want to set up a design plan before you start adding your holiday lights to your home. Remember when you plan that there are safe areas to hang and areas to avoid. Door frames, gutters and windows are relatively safe places to hang lights. You want to make sure you aren't overloading any outlets and only using GFCI outlets. When you remove the lights you want to make sure you have cut all the power first. Keep the diagram you created when you hung the lighting to remove it too. This way you can work in reverse and not worry about getting the lights caught up or tangled on anything.

Hiring a Professional

If you want the appeal of holiday decor without the work there are plenty of companies that will do this for you. There are several different levels of service to choose from. You can choose to use the companies lighting and designs, or have them hang and remove your own lights. This is a more expensive route but will ensure a great look and safe removal every year.