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Inspiring and Educating Since 2005
Busy times require quick and easy cookie recipes! Cookies made from a boxed cake mix could not be more straightforward. We love this combination for Christmas. They were a massive hit at a cookie exchange yesterday. We love making these easy cookies with kids. We hope...
The Answer: Whether or not you've heard of the actual rating, IP ratings are becoming more attractive to consumers since they are applied to cell phones. Everyone wants to know what will happen to their phones if they were accidentally dropped in water. Either them or...
We have been working with Marc for over 10 years. We love hearing from him yearly and enjoy seeing his emails with attachments. Marc started decorating with LED string lights and has expanded his display over the years. Relationships like this are a large part of what...
After decorating the house and lawn for Christmas, why stop? Don't let she-sheds, workshops and storage buildings sit sad and dark for the holidays. Simple projects like this one might only require what is left over! For a project like this, you'll need about 50 feet...
This Christmas light display uses classic glass multicolor bulbs installed in commercial C9 Christmas cords. We love the crisp lines along the roof and the curvy accented flowerbeds. Get this Look: Multicolor C9 Glass Bulbs and Cords! 500 Bulbs C9 Multi Transparent...
Minnesota Christmas Lights Installation We love the Minnesota snow in this customer's photo. We also loved what he had to say: Classic look I have these C9 LEDs outlining the front roofline of my house. I was a little concerned they wouldn't be very bright being...
Brian from Oregon purchased 100-foot Christmas light cords, cut them to length, and used gilbert plugs to connect the lights to power and to each other. Here is what he had to say: Easy to UseGreat product and super easy to use. I bought 2 100ft rolls so I could make...
We love Wade's traditional outlined roofline for Christmas. Using triple-dipped glass bulbs, the color is rich and nostalgic. Standard glass bulbs have two coats of paint. As the name implies, triple-dipped have three resulting in rich colors at the tradeoff of being...
We really appreciate that Robert sent us a photo of this fantastic project. This look is achieved with a project list that starts with these products. Materials C9 Christmas Light CordsPure White C9 LED bulbsBlue C9 LED bulbsBlue LED Christmas light...
We love a classic white outline. Warm white LED bulbs allow churches to light up for Christmas at a fraction of the electricity required by traditional glass C9 bulbs. I have just installed these o-rings on the up-facing sockets. It rained before I installed them so...
Check our library of the Christmas lights questions we hear most often. From “Can I cut my Christmas lights?” to “How many Christmas lights can I run together?” Here are a sampling. Click the Read More to see all of our Q/A.
We've been answering customer questions for 16 (almost 17!) years. Here are a few of the technical questions we hear most often. How do I light a really large tree? This project provides a great reference for large tree projects....
https://youtu.be/hJmJ6-4SHT4 What is the mini in mini lights?The description "mini" refers to the relative size of the small glass bulbs in Christmas tree lights compared to larger C7 or C9 bulbs. These three bulb sizes were the most prevalent when Christmas lights...
Can I use a gilbert (vampire) plug on a set of mini-lights?The answer is no. Gilbert plugs are designed and manufactured to work exclusively with 18 AWG wiring. Mini lights are commonly made with 2 or 3-wire harnesses of 20 or 22 AWG wiring. Mini lights - also known...
Will your C7 or C9 bulbs work in my cords?Short answer: Maybe, if they are standard commercial cords with E12 or E17 bases, the bulbs sold on our website should work in your cords. Some custom cords - the type made inexpensively for big box stores - may be just...
Can you mix C7 and C9 bulbs together in the same cord?Short answer: No, they won't fit into the same cord because they have different-sized bases. Continue reading our longer answer for more information. Longer answer: This is a great question, especially since we've...
How do I terminate the end of a cut 18 AWG or larger stranded cord?Options for terminating a Christmas cord include installing a female plug or using electrical tape, or liquid electrical tape. Watch a quick video or see the video transcript for more information....
