Holiday Decorating at the Appropriate Time

Want to keep the peace and be a good neighbor this holiday season?

How do you determine the appropriate time to decorate for the holidays?

Every year, decorations get put up earlier and earlier whether at a department store or a neighbor’s house. However, Christmas decorations can overstay their welcome.

How can you ensure that you decorate at the appropriate time while also saving your relationships with the neighbors? Here’s an overview of how to determine the appropriate time for holiday decorating from Apartment Therapy:

1. Holiday lights are OK to go up the day after Thanksgiving. You can take them down anytime after New Year's Day, but before January 6th—that's Three Kings Day and the last of the 12 days of Christmas.
2. Be aware of your neighbors' floor plan. Does their bedroom window back up to the side of your house? If so, it might be in good taste to not put lights up there. If you're not sure, don't hesitate to ask your neighbors about the lights disturbing them. You'll both be glad to avoid a "Deck the Halls" moment.
3. It's OK to keep the lights on all night, as long as you're not disturbing any neighbors. But to save power, consider putting your lights on a timer.
4. Blow-up decorations are always fun for kids, but be careful where you place them in your yard. Take care not to block anyone's visibility of the road or their driveway.
5. If your neighbors are the ones guilty of decorating too early, approach with caution. You don't want to Grinch on their Christmas display, but if their lights are keeping you from sleep, it's OK to say something. Be polite and offer a compromise, such as a turn-off time for the lights.

If you want to ensure a Grinchless Christmas, we advise you to follow our advice on how to determine the appropriate time to decorate your home for the holidays outlined above. There’s nothing worse than dealing with a scrooge during the most wonderful time of the year. Don’t let that be you!

We hang Christmas lights in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas of Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Novi, Dexter, Chelsea, and Saline. We’ll work with you on a design; you won’t have to worry about installation, and we’ll take down your decorations and provide storage until you’re ready to put them up next year. Let us hang your Christmas lights in Ann Arbor or the surrounding areas today. Call (734) 417-2212 for a complete design consultation!

6 Ways to Use Your Christmas Lights All Year!

Are you super excited for Christmas and can’t wait any longer to hang your lights?

Would you celebrate Christmas all year long if you could?

We know we wouldn’t give it a second thought! At Delights we LOVE Christmas!
You don’t have to wait any longer to decorate because there’s always a useful place around your house that you can use Christmas lights. Break out your Rubbermaid containers full of lights and start decorating now!

According to PopSugar.com, you can use Christmas lights all year around in ways like these:

1.    Hang lights around your windows for an eye catching effect.
2.    Create a curtain of lights to hang in your backyard or as a wedding ceremony backdrop.
3.    Hang them in the backyard for an inviting feel.
4.    Wrap lights around tree trunks to create a special seating area in your garden.
5.    Drape lights around a mirror for a wow-worthy display.
6.    Loop Christmas lights around a chuppah.

We’re professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Novi, Dexter, Chelsea, and Saline. We’ll work with you on a design; you won’t have to worry about installation, and our professional Christmas light installers will even take down your decorations and provide storage until you’re ready to put them up next year. Let us hang your Christmas lights today. Call (734) 417-2212 for a complete design consultation!

4 Tips to Save You Money and Energy on Christmas Lights This Holiday Season!

Do you LOVE the holiday season as much as we do?

Do you want to decorate your home to celebrate?

Does the cost of your energy bill concern you?

The holidays can come at an extra cost for many of us. We understand that your spending may be limited around this time of year, but at Delights we want to ensure you have the best holiday season yet!

According to Energy Star, these energy-efficient holiday decorating tips that will help you save money on your energy costs:

1. Buy LED Lights - They use 70% less energy than traditional bulbs, they’re brighter, eco-friendly, and are safer because they are much cooler than incandescent lights.
2. Rebates - Look for light options that offer rebates to save more money.
3. Limit Hourly Usage - Set timers for lights to automatically turn on when it gets dark and off when you think it’s appropriate.
4. Creative and Reflective Decorating - Get creative with your light display by using reflective ornaments, tinsel, ribbons, wreaths, and garland!

We’re professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Novi, Dexter, Chelsea, and Saline. We’ll work with you on a design; you won’t have to worry about installation, and our professional Christmas light installers will even take down your decorations and provide storage until you’re ready to put them up next year. Let us hang your Christmas lights today. Call (734) 417-2212 for a complete design consultation!

How You Can Boost Your Business With Christmas Light Decorations

Do you want to bring in more foot traffic?

Are you hoping that your fourth quarter earnings will surpass last year’s?

You know what might bring new customers through your doors? Christmas lights! Spreading holiday cheer is a good idea to help generate sales, as customers will then start to think about the upcoming holiday.  

According to ChristmasDesigners.com, “Christmas lights and decorations are highly effective marketing tools. That’s because the simple act of decorating your place of business for Christmas offers an impressive range of benefits, including:

• Demonstrating your Christmas spirit
• Attracting attention
• Staying competitive
• Boosting morale

We hang Christmas lights in Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Novi, Dexter, Chelsea, and Saline. We’ll work with you on a design; you won’t have to worry about installation, and we’ll take down your decorations and provide storage until you’re ready to put them up next year. Let us hang your Christmas lights in Ann Arbor or the surrounding areas today. Call (734) 417-2212 for a complete design consultation!