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Installing Christmas Lights

Installing Christmas Lights

 

Do you love Christmas but dread putting up all of those Christmas lights outside on your house and lawn? A lot of work can go into preparing your decorations and stringing your Christmas lights safely, and who wants to work at Christmas? It is Christmas...the time to enjoy the lights and share in the Christmas cheer. Well, somebody has to do it.

Each year hundreds of homes catch on fire due to the improper installation of Christmas/Holiday lights. In addition, thousands of people are treated in hospitals with injuries related to hanging the lights. There is a way to avoid these risks.

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Did you know that the electrician teams at Mr. Sparky can install your decorative Holiday lights for you? The qualified and professional electricians at Mr. Sparky have been trained to install these decorative lights for anyone. They have the knowledge and technlogy to install Holiday lights safely and securely. 

I came across this on the Mr. Sparky website. It includes great tips on how to safely install your own Holiday lights. 

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Please note that if you are not comfortable getting on a ladder or are not sure if you have the proper outlets, you can call Mr. Sparky at 706-613-1008. They will be able to answer any questions you may have. They can also come out to your home and check your outlets and lights for you. This is a great service, because no one wants to see sparks when trying to put up lights. 

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