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08 Dec

Posted at 08:54h in Christmas Lights

Each year we come together to celebrate the holidays. It’s a joyous occasion, accompanied by gorgeous decorations and splendid gift giving. Some families take part in the same activity every year – taking a drive to enjoy the Christmas light displays! However, if you’re one of the families putting these lights up, it can get risky.

Putting up decorative lights involves reaching on ladders, not to mention working with tangled up lights. It’s a wonderful effort, but it takes time, and can be a bit dangerous at times. If you’re ready to give up the light hanging, consider hiring a contractor to do it! There are plenty of reasons that hiring a Christmas lighting contractor should be done. In this article, we’ll cover the best ones.

It’s Safer to Hire a Contractor

When you hire a contractor to hang your Christmas lights, you’re hiring a skilled laborer to take care of the job for you. Each year, numerous injuries occur while homeowners are hanging their own Christmas lights. Of those injuries, the majority of them were sustained due to falling from a ladder.

To prevent yourself from being one of these injury statistics, it’s best to hire a contractor. They’re experienced with the tools of the trade, and are unlikely to get injured themselves. Contractors know how to stay safe, and keep you safe by hanging your lights for you!

Get Back the Time it Takes to Hang Lights

Hanging Christmas lights takes a surprising amount of time. First, you have to find your lights, then untangle them and ready them for hanging. Then, each and every section requires climbing up and down the ladder, moving it after a section is hung, only to hang yet another section. It becomes an all-day affair. That’s time you could be spending with your loved ones.

When you hire a contractor, you get all of that time back. They’re going to be quick at getting the hanging done, and they’ll be able to offer you the maintenance you need to keep the house lit all season. Then, when it’s time for them to come down, they’ll come back and pack it all up for you! Hiring a contractor saves time all around.

The Highest Quality Lighting Available

When you hire a contractor, you’re hiring not only a skilled labor, but also an expert in their field. They’re going to be able to supply the highest quality Christmas lights, as well as options that won’t make your power bill skyrocket. They can help you discover LED Christmas lights, as well as a variety of other products and supplies you may not have known about!

In addition to that, you’re also getting the highest quality hanging you could ask for. Your lights are going to be evenly spaced, and they’re going to look great. Hiring a Christmas lighting contractor is going to make your house the star of the block! To stay safe, and to make your home gorgeous, be sure to hire a Christmas lighting contractor. Contact us today!

08 Dec

Posted at 08:44h in Christmas Lights

As you’re gearing up for the holidays, one of the decisions you have to make is related to your Christmas lights. Is it time to replace them? Or will they last another year? If you’re starting to shop around for new Christmas lights, you may have seen some of the newer, LED options that are available on the market.

LED Christmas lights are very appealing, with options claiming that they’ll last longer, or that they’ll save you money on your energy bills. While these claims are true, and LED Christmas lights have come a long way, there are still some common mistakes that people make when buying their LED Christmas lights. Check out what not to do if you’re ready to buy some new lights this year!

Buy From Big Box Retailers

When you buy LED Christmas lights from a large retailer, you’re buying the worst version of the product, unfortunately. This can be a real bummer, especially since they offer the cheapest prices on LED Christmas lights. However, you get what you pay for, and when you buy cheap, your lights are going to be cheap. Often, they’re not going to last more than a season or two, at best. Spend a little more, and buy higher quality lights.

Avoiding White LED Lights

For some reason, people have this strange belief that pure white LED lights aren’t actually white. That you’ll end up with lights that have a blue hue. This couldn’t be further from the truth with modern LED Christmas lights. In the past, LED lights did have a slightly blue tinge. However, modern pure white LED Christmas lights are crisp, and are fully white. The mistakes were corrected years ago. If you’re buying pure white lights, you’ll be getting pure white lights. Don’t let the LED bulbs of the past deter you.

Buy Without Measuring

If you’re buying new sets of lights, don’t do so without measuring the surfaces you plan on lighting. If you skip this step, you’re going to do one of two things.

First, it’s entirely possible that you won’t buy enough lights to cover your home. Estimating is fine, but when it comes down to it, an estimate is an educated guess. Base the number of lights that you buy on an estimate, not just a made up number.

Now, the other thing that may happen is over buying. If you don’t measure your surfaces, you could very well buy too many lights! When you’re buying high-quality Christmas lights, dollars can add up fast. You don’t want to blow your budget because you didn’t take the time to measure first.

Try LED Christmas Lights this Season!

If you’re going to go all out and put lights up for this holiday season, consider investing in some LED lights! They’re going to last longer, and they’ll cost less to run and maintain during the holidays. If you’re feeling really festive, contact a Christmas lights contractor! They’ll be able to help you pick the right lights, and help you get the job done so that you don’t have to.

03 Nov

Posted at 16:07h in Christmas Lights

As you drive through residential neighborhoods to get to your business during the holidays, you may notice how cheerful the light displays you see are. But, when you arrive at your building, it may feel like the opposite. Is there a way to extend that cheer to your place of business?

The answer to that is a simple… yes. Using creative holiday light displays is a surefire way to help your building stand out and quite possibly attract new customers to your business. Not only that, it can make the workday feel way more enjoyable too.

In this article, we’ll discuss different types of holiday light displays to inspire you. We’ll also give you a rundown of what StreamLine has to offer in terms of holiday light installation

Pathways

Decorating your pathway is a great way to make your business feel more inviting. Whether you choose to do this with holiday yard ornaments like snowflakes or candy canes, or you want to use twinkling lights, decorating your business pathway will instantly transform your front into a winter wonderland.

Roof Lining

Roof lining is a classic light installation tactic. Doing this will illuminate the front of your business from above, which will make your building feel much more inviting than it would without the lights. Depending on the type of lighting you choose, it may even make your business look like a gingerbread house.

Doors and Windows

Similar to the way roof lining illuminates your building, lining your doors and windows with lights will do the same. Make your business feel even more gingerbread-like by adding thick bulbs to the edges of your windows and doors. Not only that but putting lights around your windows can help showcase products you want your customers to know about if you’re in the retail business.

Tree Trunk Decor

For anyone that loves the holidays, it’s essential to use as much space as possible to spread that holiday cheer. If you have trees in front of your business, you have more space to work with than you may think. Wrapping your trees with lights or using other holiday decorations on the trunk is a great way to make your business stand out from others near it.

If you do utilize the trees in front of your building, make sure to do so safely as to not create a hazard for the humans and wildlife that come near it. Only use LED lights to avoid fire hazards and make sure all cords are out of reach of curious critters. Any cords used outdoors should also be winterized and safe for outdoor use.

StreamLine Services

StreamLine offers professional installation on all Christmas light displays. Using only LED lighting, we install, remove, and store your lights for you. Among your decoration choices are white or color lights, wreaths, bows, and other custom design options. We also offer second-story lighting, so you don’t have to neglect the upper floor of your building and you don’t have to risk your safety to illuminate the second floor.

If you’re in need of professional services to “holiday-ify” your place of business, request a quote with StreamLine today.

31 Oct

Posted at 16:06h in Christmas Lights

Thinking back to the holidays during childhood, the illuminations of Christmas lights on neighborhood lawns and homes bring back nostalgic memories. The reds and greens and blinking blues were enough to make even the Scroogiest Grinch heart grow three sizes bigger.

Now that we’ve reached adulthood and quite possibly have children of our own, it’s more important than ever to carry on that holiday tradition. But how can we instill the magic of Christmas into today’s youth? Outdoor holiday displays are a good start.

In this article, we’ll help you through the entire process of holiday display set up from gathering inspiration to the big reveal.

Inspiring Your Outdoor Display

It’s easy to get caught up in trying to have the biggest, brightest, and best display but the most important part of holiday decorating is to have fun. It’s also important to make sure you’re decorating for the right reasons. If you’re doing it for popularity, it’s not going to be nearly as enjoyable as doing it to see smiles on the faces of the neighborhood kids.

When thinking about inspiration, there’s no wrong way to approach it. Think about your decorating style and what type of display you’d like to show off. Here are a few helpful ways to find inspiration for your own setup:

●     Binge-watch some Christmas movies: Christmas media is a solid way to gather inspiration for your display. You can take them literally and by licensed decorations or be more creative and use a specific color palette.

●     Go for a walk: If you have neighbors who are ahead of the game with their decor, take mental notes of what you see. Something you find may spark a creative spot in your mind.

●     Consult social media: You can also find inspiration from search engines like Google or Pinterest.

Planning and Execution

Once you’ve found your inspiration, it’s time to plan out what you want to do. When you begin the planning process, it may be helpful to draw out your desired design. This way, you can refer back to your original plan while you’re setting everything up.

It’s also best to stick to your plan as much as possible. Instead of adding things as you go, create your base design first. Make sure you have all the necessary supplies for stringing lights and plugging them in.

When choosing lights, you should make sure they’re of good quality. Many types of lights are RGB designed and compatible with an app on your phone. Some lights can also be programmed to follow a specific song. Synchronized light shows are a hit every year and you’re sure to be the talk of the neighborhood if you go that route.

If you want to add to the ambiance, consider purchasing blow-up yard decor for a cartoony look or freestanding lawn ornaments with pre-strung lights for a more understated style. Lastly, your color choice should match your intended style. If you want a classic Christmas look, go for reds, greens, and blues. But, white lights are more suitable for a modern home.