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Christmas Lights? I found some christmas lights laying around my houes and I am needing some ideas on how to use them... such as decoration.

Christmas lights? I am trying to hang Christmas lights in my living room put i have tried several ways like Duct Tape, peel and stick? What is the best way to hang lights in my living room. We have a Staco wall so i need help now.

christmas lights? I saw these lights that look like camaras flashing i would love to know the names of these lights or where i can get them i seen them like downtown on 5th ave new york i want these light so bad for christmas tree if i cant find these lights i would like to find the regular white lights but the ones i see they look yellowish but i wantthe to glow real brite white help please

ChRiStMaS LiGhTs? Have you already gone to look at Christmas lights? Will you? I went tonight to Rema Bible College in Tulsa, OK. Amazing.

How can Christmas lights be utilized indoors to add a subtle ambience to a room without being overpowering? Would it be better to use the Christmas lights that come in tinted shades and give off a soft light orange light as opposed to white light or other colors? I don't want it to look like a Christmas decoration/theme or look tacky. Also, what are some safety precautions to keep in mind when decorating with them? Are they a fire hazard if draped over fabric, for instance?

What are the best christmas lights to use that wont burn out quickly? I am looking to buy some new christmas lights for outdoor use. Maybe some isicle lights or something. I just want to know what to look for when purchasing the lights. I have had way too many experiences with the lights burning out or not working after one season. What are the best lights to get and where can I find them? Does anyone have any that they had good experiences with first hand? Thanks in advance . Merry Christmas!

How to hang Christmas Lights on the inside of my screened Lanai? Whast is the best easiest way to hang Christmas Lights f=on the inside of my screened lanai where the pool is? Im having a pool birthday party for my son and he wanted there to be christmas lights.

How did the whole christmas lights decoration begin? I see in my neighborhood a lot of houses are full of christmas decorations on the outside. So many decorations that people come from different parts of the city just to see the lights spectacular. How did this christmas lights decoration begin? Why did people start decorating their houses for Christmas and not any other holiday as much?

Christmas-How do Christmas lights make a Christmas tree come alive and look more beautiful? What do people mean when they say that Christmas lights make any Christmas tree come alive and look nice than trees decorated with out Christmas lights,my family has Multi colored lights and there tree and when it is day time,the tree looks lifeless but when night comes and the sun goes down and the tree get turned on and it has a turn-able stand,it seems like it comes alive with all of those Multi colored lights on it.

Can leaving Christmas lights on kill a pine tree? We have a small pine that my husband left Christmas lights on for over a year. I recently noticed that it is dying and some needles and branches are turning brown. I had my husband take the lights off, but I want to know if there is anything else we can do to help restore this tree. I heard that 7 up works. Is that a myth or are there any other home remedies that could help?

What type of lights are the Christmas lights hanging on the trees at Columbus Circle in New York? They are bright and white with a tint of blue. They look unlike other Christmas lights I have seen in. Are they LED lights? Anyone know? I'd like to put up similar lights at my home. Thanks!

Any suggestions for christmas icicle lights and gutter covers? I installed gutter covers because I have large oak trees and continuously clean out my gutters. I really want to put up christmas lights this year, but I don't want to remove my gutter covers to install the lights. Any other suggestions to hang the icicle lights on the gutters without removing the gutter covers? Thanks!

help, christmas lights on a dusk to dawn sensor started flashing on and off this evening because of the snow? hi all, have outdoor christmas lights hooked up to a dusk to dawn sensor. it just started snowing this evening and now the lights turn on and off, tried moving the sensor but it i think its reflecting the lights off the snow. Any ideas to stop it flashing? O its one of those stake outlets with a sensor on it. Last year it worked flawlessly even in the snow? Cant understand now why its flashing?

Why do my christmas lights trip my breaker after about 20 minutes? I have a circuit with 3 outlets and a 20 amp breaker for my Christmas lights. The first outlet is a ground fault outlet. The other 2 are normal outlets. After about 15 or 20 minutes my breaker trips. I really dont think I have over 20 amps in lights. I would think that if it were a short due to snow the ground fault would trip first, but its not. I was very careful to waterproof all extension cord joins as best I could. Any thought are appreciated.

What are christmas lights made of and why did they choose the materials? for a science project im doing christmas tree lights, and one thing i have to find out is what they're made of, and why! as an example, a bike handle is made out of rubber and metal. Rubber, because it's a good sturdy grip to hold on to, and metal so it's not wobbly and its stiff. Just an answer like that for the christmas lights would be great! try and list as many materials as you can! thanks :)

How can I hang Christmas lights on a carport? I have a metal carport and want to hang Christmas lights on it but the the clips you buy to hang lights on the house won't fit the carport. Any suggestions?....Oh, and duct tape doesn't work either!

How do I hang Christmas Lights and Garlands on Concrete? We live on the 3rd floor and my husband and I want to hang a Christmas garland and some xmas lights, however the balcony we have is concrete. What can my husband and use to hang up our Christmas decorations?

What do you call the Christmas lights that have different settings and twinkle? I have this vintage set of Christmas lights from my great grandmother and I'm looking to find some more. The set has a control box with a dial and 7 settings, each setting makes the lights chase and twinkle or fade, etc... What are these lights called and where can I buy more of them?

How to hang indoor Christmas lights around a window? I would like to hang indoor Christmas lights around a window from the inside. I did this last year, but used tape to hang them and the cold made the tape come off. I do not want to use nails as the window frames are very hard (like concrete) and nails would ruin the window trim/finish. I'd hang lights outside, but that would require opening a basement window and leaving it part way open in order to run the cord to an outlet (no exterior outlets at my house) Any suggestions?

Does Christmas lights drive up the electric bill more than regular lights? I was planning to hang Christmas tree lights on my one wall and use them like i would a lamp or something. I know alot of people say Christmas lights will drive up electric, but is that true for when I'm using it as the only light source for the room, opposed to like having a lit tree and lamps running etc etc. Thanks!!

How can I make a common Christmas lights strand twinkle on its own? I have a strand of Christmas lights and they don't blink, but I want them to blink and I am desperate about that! If I can't find a way to get my Christmas lights blink I think i will need to be hospitalized. How can I fix this damn strand?

How to sync christmas lights with music playing from small speakers? Pretty self-explanatory... I have got two relatively small speakers in my room and i want to put christmas lights around my room that will flash to the music. How would i do this?

How do you get your Christmas lights to dance to music? Everyone has seen the houses decorated with the Christmas lights that dance to music, well how do they do it? There is a house in our area that did it this year and you tune your vehicle radio to a certain FM station and listen as you drive around looking at their dancing lights. Anyone know how or where or who does such a thing?

Where can I get inexpensive Christmas lights in the Markham area? My house is fairly large so it requires a lot of lights so I need to find a place that doesn't overcharge for their Christmas lights. I live in the Markham area. Thanks again.

Can I connect solar powered christmas lights to a normal christmas light set? Do you know how christmas lights can connect to other lights so that you only plug in one wire in the outlet? So do solar panels have an adapter so you can plug in normal lights in it.

How do you hang Christmas lights areound the outside of windows? I've hung Christmas lights around my roof with the plastic holders but how can I hang them on the outside of windows without using lots of nails? I rent so I'm not sure that my landlord would appreciate that... Will duck tape take off the paint when I try to remove it? I live in Southern New Mexico so it doesn't get cold here. I'm also afraid that it may make the tape residue tacky and it might not come off all the way???

How do you attach Christmas lights to a concrete building without drilling into it? I'm trying to figure out how to put Christmas lights on the firehouse that i'm a member at. I can do anything except drill or push anything into the building itself....anyone know of any other ways that will work?

Can Christmas lights cause a fire when hung around curtains? My rooms window has a curtain, and the Christmas lights are hung around the window but they touch the curtains a little.

How to program christmas lights to music? Ok so next Christmas I want to program my lights to music, I understand that you need to have a controller and a controller for each channel of lights but that's really all I know. So How do you program lights to music?

How many 100ct mini Christmas lights can I run off a 1500 watt inverter? I have been nominated to use my 06 Ram in our annual Christmas Parade and the ROTC kids want to decorate it with lights. I need to find out how many sets I can run off a 1500 watt inverter w/o a problem. I don't want the inverter shutting off half way through the parade.

How do you hang Christmas lights on your windows without having cords running along your house between windows? I want to outline my windows this year with Christmas lights but don't want cords running along my house and in between windows. Is there a way to hang them and do this?

If the Christmas lights fail to light because of one burned-out bulb, the lights are probably wired in series? If the Christmas lights fail to light because of one burned-out bulb, the lights are probably wired in series or parallel?

Where can I find some christmas lights that blink to christmas music playing? I have looked everywhere and I can not find any christmas lights anymore that has mulitcolored lights that blink to christmas music. Anyone know where or how I can find them?

How can you put Christmas lights around a pole without them falling down? We have 3 decorative pillars by our front door and want to put Christmas lights around them. We live where it is windy and icy and snowy. How will they stay put without falling down? HELP!

how much electricity does a strand of christmas lights use? My wife just loves Christmas and shows it by lighting a lot of Christmas lights. She swears that they don't use a lot of electricity so she wants them lit 24/7. How much is it costing me?

How much power do my Christmas Lights use? Yeah, I know, I still have my Christmas Lights up!! Actually, they're just for ambient lighting in my apartment. I have 3 strands of 100-lights each, and they're incandescent mini-bulbs. Does anyone know what wattage that would equal? I'm wondering if it's more efficient to have the XMas lights running than it is to have 4 bulbs of 60 watts each from my overhead light. Thanks! --C

What are the best Christmas lights to buy? I am looking for good outdoor, multi-colored Christmas lights to hang on my house. I prefer the large buld and want them to last more than just this year. I have bought them from Target the last two years and have had to throw them all out. Any suggestions?

When do the christmas lights and decorations go down in Chicago, esp the magnificent mile.? I am planning to visit Chicago with my family between the 6th and 10th of January 2010. Are the christmas lights and decorations, ESP the magnificent mile, still be up? If not, when is the last dates to catch them. Thanks to everyone that answers and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!

What percentage of americans use christmas lights? Please help. I would like to know this for my project on solar christmas lights. Even if you have 8 out of ten people type thingy that'd be great. Thanks!

How do I hang up Christmas lights and garland around the house without hurting the walls? I want to do some Christmas decorating inside the house but I don't know how to hang the lights and garland and such without a staple gun. Also how do you hang the wreath on the door? Do most people do the wreath inside or outside? Thanks.

My neighbor leaves Christmas lights on all weekend long when she is not home, should I be worried? I live next to a Pre-K building and the instructor has left all the Christmas lights on, including the ones on the artificial tree. I am concerned because it is the weekend and there will be nobody there until Monday to turn them off. Can these lights catch fire or am I worrying over nothing?

How can you hang Christmas lights on a young, weeping cherry tree? We are first time Home owners...and we would like to put some Christmas lights outside on a weeping cherry tree we planted in the spring. We already wrapped the the trunk in white lights...but, now it looks like a stick is standing in the middle of our front yard. How can we put some lights on the branches without causing damage?

How do you safely use an extension cord with outdoor Christmas lights? I'm hanging Christmas lights for the first time and need to connect my house lights to a bush net light set. The only outdoor extension cords I can find are three prong, the Christmas lights are two prong. Every website I found says you have to use a three prong for safety's sake. How do I work around this safely?

Can you replace Christmas lights with different color bulbs? I want to customize my Christmas lights this year by removing and replacing colored bulbs to have only my three favorite colors on a string of lights. Is it possible for me to do this?

Ideas for powering Christmas lights with no electric outlets on outside of home? Our townhouse does not have any electric outlets on the front and we need a way to power our Christmas lights. We get a lot of snow so putting an extension cord out the basement window is not an ideal option. Any suggestions on how we could power our lights would be greatly appreciated!

What is the best way to tape Christmas lights to my car parade? I was asked to drive my car in a Christmas parade and to decorate it with 400 twinkle lights. I would put the lights on a day or two in advance and take them off right after the parade. I don't want to ruin my paint, Any ideas?

How do you hang christmas lights without eaves? Our roof doesn't have an overhang like most roofs require in order to hang christmas lights along the house. I know there are those plastic clips that you can use, but they're not very durable and i don't want to count on them the whole holiday season. Any suggestions on how to get my lights up there?

Where can I find Christmas lights that come with a control dial, and they flash different patterns? As a child, we used to have a string of lights on the Christmas tree, that had a control dial on it, and you could choose different patterns that the lights would flash in. There were quite a few different selections on it too. I can't seem to find anything like that. Does it still exist?

How can I hang Christmas lights on my roof? How can I hang Christmas lights on my roof without using a staple gun? My family and I just bought a new set of lights because the old ones were a definite fire hazard. The new ones don't have clips on them. So how can we hang these on our roof without a staple gun?

How much energy do icicle christmas lights use? How much energy do icicle christmas lights use? My roomate has about 5 strings hanging in his room for his light source and im going to try to convince him to take them down but i need some solid facts first. It would be really helpful to know some figures on it in watts per time, or how much more electricity it uses compared to a regular light bulb. Anything helps. The amount of money it costs more per month compared to a lightbulb would also be a great statistic to know. Thanks a lot.

Poll-How would you compare Christmas lights to traffic lights & how are they different and the same? Think about it how would you compare Christmas lights that are multi colored to traffic lights?

How much energy do icicle christmas lights use? How much energy do icicle christmas lights use? My roomate has about 5 strings hanging in his room for his light source and im going to try to convince him to take them down but i need some solid facts first. It would be really helpful to know some figures on it in watts per time, or how much more electricity it uses compared to a regular light bulb. Anything helps. The amount of money it costs more per month compared to a lightbulb would also be a great statistic to know. Thanks!

When is the best time to see christmas lights at disney? I will be in Florida from December 17th through January 5th. I would really like to see the christmas lights at disney lit up at night. I want the whole christmas experience, but not the tons of people on christmas day. When is the best time to see them? Any other suggestions of cool or different things to see around christmas time in orlando? Thanks!

How to hang christmas lights in my room? I want to hang christmas lights along the top of the walls in my room to decorate it, but i don't know how im going to hang them up. I cant get the clips because there's nothing for them to latch onto. please help :) and also please don't say its a fire hazard im already aware and am not going to leave them on all the time.

How can I hang up one strand of Christmas lights outside with no available outlet? I want to light up one strand of Christmas lights on my balcony but I can't run the extension cord we have through the sliding door. Is there such a thing as a battery pack for what I am trying to do? I'm open to any other suggestions as well.

What is the "proper" way to decorate with Christmas lights indoors other than on a tree? I have a small space (think tiny New York apartment small) and would love to jazz it up with Christmas lights. I could use some ideas on how/where to hang the lights festively yet pulled together and tidy.

How to make Christmas lights go to music? I was looking at making my Christmas lights go to music next year. I was wondering what type of stuff I will need to control them, any sites that sell it and have info would be helpful. Also how much would it cost to set that type of thing up. Thanks

What is the easiest way to put christmas lights on your windows from inside? I would like to put up christmas lights have them aligned to the edges of the windos for a more clean and straight look. My windows are vinyl and its difficult to obtain that look with suction cups...Please help!!

How to have abundance of Christmas lights without burning them out or power surge? I want to have a huge Christmas lights display. We only have a two plug outlet in the garage that we can use as the power source. Problem is, I know that according to manufacturer's instructions, they say that no more than three light strands should be strung together. We have many strands and individual reindeers, and some other separate displays. My husband is of no help because he just wants everything strung together and I don't want to do all the work only to have a string or two burn out. Help please, thanks!

Where can I buy the small blue Christmas lights for the Christmas tree? I once saw the most beautiful Christmas lights ever, they were very tiny and very blue. Does anyone know where to get that kind of lights?

How long is a reasonable time to have Christmas lights on while being environmentally friendly? I’m ‘making’ a green city and I want to include having Christmas lights on for a certain about of time to save electricity. How long do you think is reasonable? From dark to 3 hours after dark? From 1 hour before dark to 4 hours after dark?

How do you find bad bulbs in christmas lights? I put up my Christmas lights and on a strand of lights one section is out and the rest work. I am wondering if there is an easy way to find the bad bulb without replacing the whole strand of lights?

How do I install my outdoor Christmas lights? I need to install my outdoor Christmas lights on my balcony, but don't have an outlet outside. Isn't there some pay to plug them into the outdoor light bulb socket? How do I do it, what do I need to buy?

What are some good ways to hang up christmas lights inside? I want to hang up some christmas lights in my bedroom but i don't know what to use to put them on the wall. I don't want holes or anything in the walls and tape doesn't really stick that well, Do you have some other ideas?

How to attach Christmas lights to ceiling without damaging ceiling? I wanted to attach some white christmas lights to my ceiling (inside bedroom, i know, cheap and tacky, but whatever) , but im renting and dont want to drill any hooks or anything, what should i use? Im not trying to make small hanging icicles or anything, just lines of light going across, something like the link im giving below, just on a smaller scale http://www.rampantscotland.com/graphics/exchange_sq_xmas7538n.jpg

What is the name of the short story about a husband who hangs Christmas lights for his dying wife? The sick wife wants her husband to hang Christmas lights because she loves the glow. The husband goes out to buy lights, but when he returns, his wife has already died. He proceeds to hang them anyway, and is in partial denial about her death. The story may take place in Russia, and it is a story within a story, as the husband is telling the story of the Christmas lights to someone else.

What time should Christmas Lights and Decorations be turned off at night? I decorated the front of my home with Christmas lights and Decorations. I noticed some people leave their lights on all night, others turn them off. Is it okay to leave them on all night? If not, how late can they be left on?

How do I find wholesale companies for Christmas Lights? I've poked around google, yahoo, msn, etc. and all of the "wholesale" companies are offering small discounts below their retail prices and calling it "wholesale". Where do these companies on the Internet get their lights? (They won't tell me...I've tried) I'm interested in finding companies that actually *are* wholesale (like maybe the manufacturers?) of Christmas lights. Specifically - the mini lights in strands of 50. Does anyone know of a company that manufactures and/or distributes strands of Christmas lights ?

Christmas lights won't work with light socket AC adapter? I wanted to put Christmas lights around my doorway, but there is no nearby AC socket. I have one of those adapters that you screw into a light socket and then you can plug an AC power plug into it. Well, I thought that would work for my christmas lights, but it's apparently too much voltage. The socket says it puts out 250v, which is too much for the christmas lights. I blew 3 fuses. How can I make this work? Is there a voltage regulator (??) or something that will do the trick?

whats the best place to buy christmas lights? Im looking to get outdoor and indoor christmas lights cheap, but im wondering where. Anything will go, from the local K-mart, to wholesalers. Links would help.

How did the tradition of hanging Christmas lights originate? Hanging Christmas lights from our house is something we've done for as long as I can remember. When, where, and why did this tradition originate?

Where can you find pale blue Christmas lights? The bank near my house has pale blue Christmas lights. Not ordinary blue, but pale blue. I had never seen that color until tonight. Does anyone know where to buy them?

Houses that are covered with Christmas lights that you can see for miles - what do you think? Every neighbourhood has one. The house that is covered in Christmas bling and lights on the roof, models in the garden, flashing strings of lights in the trees - stuff that you can see for miles (and need sunglasses when you get too close). Now some of these raise money for charity (but surely they're out of pocket by the time they've paid the electricity bill?). So are they a good idea. Or are they just a case of 'too much money, too many lights, too little taste' and a wish to upset their neighbours and lower the tone of the neighbourhood and make it look really chavvy?

Where do I exchange my Old Christmas Lights for Free New Ones? I always heard that you can exchange your old christmas lights for brand new ones, but i never knew where. So i really need to know, because i have lots of old christmas lights that im tired of. Please Help!

How much does it cost to decorate your home with Christmas lights?? I've never thrown Christmas before and have no idea how much all the lights for the outside will cost.Just want aballpark figure............... I meant how much should all the lights I have to buy cost?

What's the best way to hang Christmas lights from a brick house? We live in a brick house built in the early 70's. If you know of any products that would make hanging Christmas lights easier I'm open to suggestions. For the past two years we've used clear packing tape (not very effective but it was cheap and all we had on hand).

What is the best kind of tape to use to hang Christmas lights in the window? I am putting up Christmas lights in my main window and I need to know the best tape to use so they don't fall down or have to keep going back to tape them up again. I can't use nails because the framing is metal and this is also a rental unit.....

How do you store christmas lights with out them getting tangled next year? I have tried to wrap them around a cardboard, twirl them over and over alternating elbow hands.. Folding them does not work either. These are christmas lights much like extension wires and some are dangling icicles

How do you install Christmas lights into wooden crafts? I recently watched a tv show about decorating for Christmas this guy painted Christmas decorations .Then he drilled holes an put lights in the wood.I myself paint lawn decorations but I cannot figure out how to keep the lights in the wood does anyone KNOW HOW TO

How do you power christmas lights inside a car? I am trying to hook christmas lights up inside my van. it is a big old astrovan. there is only one cigarette lighter. i am wondering: A. will a power inverter work to power the lights? B. would the christmas lights take too much energy and kill the battery/ make something else not work? C. is there a better way to string christmas lights in a car with only a cigarette lighter Will option A draw too much power from the battery? I want to know that option A is a smart idea and won't kill the battery

How can I fix christmas lights that worked last year but not this year? I have a bunch of strings of lights that partly work or don't work at all. They worked last year, and I don't want to simply throw them out. How does one diagnose and fix christmas light problems?

Where is the 12 days of Christmas lights display in Dallas? There is a cul-de-sac near Preston Rd and Royal Ln that does the 12 days of Christmas every year, with decorations and lights on the front lawns for each day in the song. Anyone know exactly what this street is?

How do I decorate my balcony with Christmas lights?? I live in apartments, and I've seen how people decorate their back porches with Christmas lights. How are they able to do all of those cute loop designs and plug the lights in? I don't understand how the whole plug-in thing works. I do have an outlet to plug the lights in, but if I wanted to use more lights, would I need and extension cord of some sort? Thanks to all those who reply! Happy Holidays, and God Bless! :)

Is it too early to put up a christmas tree in my house? What about lights outside my house? ? Even though its before thanksgiving can I put my tree up inside my house since the public wont see it? My family is coming over for thanksgiving though. What about christmas lights since everyone on the block can see those?

How Long Should Someone Have Christmas Lights Up On Their House? It's 80 degrees and Thanksgiving hasn't even arrived and some bozo has his house completely decked out with Christmas lights in my neighborhood. Christmas Fatigue. This is how it starts, folks. Don't take a good thing and burn everyone out on it.

Where can I find Sparkling Christmas Lights? I am not looking for "chasing" lights, or even really "twinkling" lights. I looking for stranded mini Christmas lights that randomly fade in and out slowly, to give the appearance of subtle sparkling or shimmering. Does this even exist?

Any tips on video taping Christmas lights? Every year I try to record the Christmas light displays in my neighborhood with my digital video camera, but every year my recordings don't come out very well. They either come out blurry or shaky or with too much contrast (in other words, you can see the lights but nothing else). Any tips? Thanks guys, you rock!

How long do you leave your Christmas lights up? My neighbor is outside right now taking down Christmas lights off of her home. I just thought, at this point, why bother? They have been up for the past 10 months!

How many watts are the small Christmas lights? I have a strand of 75 small christmas lights. Would that be equivalent to having a light on in your home?

how much does it cost to have christmas lights hung professionally? I want to have Christmas lights put up in the Chicago area but I am unable to get up on a ladder this year. I have heard of companies who do this for you but I am curious about how much it costs.

Where can I get good mini christmas lights? I have this wooden mini Christmas tree I made and I need mini lights that are shiny, close to each other and that require electricity because I have some that work with batteries and they last like a day. Of course if you know of any that last a lot with batteries tell me, THANKS!

How do you tell if Christmas lights are indoor or outdoor once they are out of the package? I never put my Christmas lights back in the boxes they come in, so this year when I took them out of storage, I don't know which ones I can use outside and which ones I can't....

What are the best christmas lights on a house.? Some houses have perfectly straight christmas lights, how do they do that, which ones are the best?

are there any wall murals for christmas city lights? i need it for the measurements of 8' by 11'. i want like a night scene in new york with christmas lights everywhere. it doesn't have to be new york though. any city scene is fine.

What is a good neighborhood to go to walk around and look at Christmas lights.? I just moved out to Orange County, and I was wondering if anyone knew of good neighborhoods that are all decked out in Christmas lights. I don't mind having to park somewhere and just walking around the streets. I actually prefer to walk around and admire the decorations. Thanks!

Where Can I Find Cheap Purple Christmas Lights? I want a purple themed Christmas tree this year. I need purple lights. If it's a 100 bulb strand it has to cost under $6 with cheap shipping. I'm also looking for cheap purple ornaments. I already found some great purple garland at a dollar store. This is my first Christmas tree of my very own. Merry Christmas

Is there such an item? i need something that is similar to christmas lights? It has to be able to bend and be shaped like christmas lights. the flexibility. I am trying to spell words with lights and be able to turn them on soley with a flick of a switch. Something that isn't too costly? Is there such an item?

no outside socket for christmas lights? I want to put up christmas lights this year. what have stopped me from previous years is we have no outside socket and i would feel comfortable with running an extension card. my question is, what all do i need to put up christmas lights outside? do i just call an electrician and tell them i want an outside socket?

How can I buy good, decent christmas lights? I put my Christmas tree up tonight, and went to put the lights on. After I had them strung, they went out! They worked in the stores, but now they don't. Please tell me I'm not the only one that has this problem every year.

how do youu prevent a puppy from chewing christmas lights outside? how do youu prevent a puppy from chewing christmas lights outside?