With so many choices, folks regularly ask us how LED strings compare to separate bulbs and cords. This customer photo does a lovely job of showing the look of our plug-and-play blue light strings. Materials List 15 sets of blue C9 LED light strings 400 All Application Clips (or your favorite clip that works with…
Category: Christmas Lights
Can I use a gilbert plug on a set of mini lights?
Hi, great question. Unfortunately, the answer is no for a couple of reasons. Mini lights should really not be cut because they are wired in series and their bulbs are rated for a specific current draw. The better choice is to find a string of lights whose length most closely matches your project requirements, or…
Will your C7 or C9 bulbs work in my cords?
Short answer: Maybe. Longer answer: We used to be able to answer this question with a resounding yes when the question was about the style of bulbs that come as threaded bulbs and threaded sockets of the style that folks have been using to install lights around their rooflines for decades. Now, there are a…
Get this Look: Lighting trees and rooflines on the Texas Coast
We were so impressed by the way the Austin-based company, Let’s Retreat Outdoors, used warm white LED Christmas light strings in a recent retail installation that we thought you’d be inspired as well. These photos are from projects installed on the Texas coastline. We love the look of close-wound light strings accenting trees to welcome…
Get This Look: Mixing curtain and icicle lights
We love this project! Decorated with traditional glass-bulb icicle lights and curtain lights, this house takes our breath away. Our icicle lights are longer than big box store sets so their effect is more dramatic. Curtain lights have the same structure as icicle lights but have 6-foot long icicles so they partner well together. Here…
Get This Look: Red and White Lights Line the Roofline
Traditional red and white lights outline a roofline.
Get This Look: Multicolor Lights on Black Wire for a Black and Silver Tree
We love the wide variety of trees available each season. Finding the right lights can be tricky when a tree isn’t green or white. We love the black and silver tree in this Get This Look. Multicolor string lights on black wire are a good fit and traditional ornaments round out the design. (The rock…
Get This Look: Outlining a Restaurant Roofline
Driving through shopping centers during the holidays, it’s easy to see that lights along retail rooflines and trees wrapped with lights make magic. This Panera Bread installation shows the impact of warm white LED light bulbs and a spool of C9 cord. We really appreciated receiving these customer photos showing a great look for our…
Get This Look: Deck Out Your Ride
Summer parades are just around the corner. Twelve-volt string lights make lighting a car for a night time event quick and easy. We love how 5 strings of multicolor, and single strings of warm white and red lit up this 1960’s era Cadillac for a Christmas parade. Find these colors and others in our 12…
Get This Look: Accenting roofline peaks with LED bulbs
A classic installation along a roofline of C9 LED bulbs and cords. See a suggested materials list and tips for installation.
Spread the Love!
We all loved opening the email that contained this photo. Barbara was kind enough to send us a photo of her Valentine’s Day light display. There is no better time than the middle of winter with snow on the ground to spread a little love to the neighborhood. Materials The lights: 15 strings of pink…
Get This Look: Incandescent Mini Lights for Your Christmas Tree
A customer from Omaha was kind enough to share this lovely photo of her Christmas tree. Winding 14 strings of 50 white lights on green wire and another 5 sets of 100 white lights beautifully light this classic tree. The light strings used for this set are made with 4 inches between the light bulbs….
Get This Look: Retro Lights for a Mid-Century Home
We love the different elevations represented on this project. Outlined by white incandescent extra-bright C7 bulbs, it’s a traditional look for a classic home. Even though they are only a little over 2 inches long from base to tip, the 7-watt C7 bulbs used in this project have a high impact. Consider also using them…
Get This Look: Lighting a HUGE Outdoor Christmas Tree
We were really excited about this tree decorated by one of our customers up in Wisconsin. We hope you are as inspired as we are.
Get This Look with All Application Clips
Customer review of the All Application Clips used in this project: Hands down the most durable and multipurpose clip in the industry. We are professional holiday lighting installers and exclusively use this clip. Made in USA! Never have to worry about on the clip or off the clip when hanging. Just slide it over and…
Get This Look: Lights for Your Mantle
An inviting mantle is a quick easy project for the first time home-owner or a veteran. Assemble a few seasonal items, or favorite collectibles to accent your mantle any time of year. In the evenings, just plug in the mantle lights, turn down the room lights, and enjoy. Add simple automation to have that happen…
Get This Look: Wrapping Trees with Lights
We love this customer project. Using a 100-foot C9 cord and 100 traditional incandescent (glass) bulbs. The 12-inch spacing makes this combination a good fit for larger trees. Since the lights look equally well installed along a roofline, the dual-use makes planning the entire display simple and cohesive. Not just for Christmas, this project is…
Merry Christmas and Recycling + Toys for Tots
We just made our last recycling run of 2020. Including today’s run, 9,995 (that’s NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE) pounds of lights were recycled and instead of ending up in a landfill. Thank you for everyone’s participation. Almost $2500 of books, toys, and project kits were delivered to Toys for Tots for 2020. All year,…
Get This Look: Classic Incandescent Red, Green, and White Bulbs
We love this traditional installation of classic C9 Christmas light bulbs in white, green, and red. And who doesn’t love a wiener dog inflatable? For first-time homeowners, this project was simple and economical. A fine place to start.
Get This Look: Dressing up a porch for Christmas!
We love and appreciate the simplicity of this customer’s Christmas porch. Here is the simple materials list for this project.
Get this Look: First-time installation with excellent results (200-foot install)
A big thank you to Ben who sent us these photos of their first-time Christmas lights installation. Starting with a classic design made the project quick and easy. The traditional color and design leave plenty of room to add to their Christmas lights display over the next few years.
Get This Look: Classic Round Satin Finish Bulbs for Christmas
Thanks so much, Michael, for sending us these photos of your beautiful home and lights celebrating the Holidays. I’m glad you were pleased and they worked out so well. This project uses the largest round glass bulb that we have available. It’s the “G50” size. See the quick video below discussing their relative sizes. Be…