The Challenges of DIY Holiday Light Installation in Michigan

Do you hate detangling lights every holiday?

Are you worried about your loved one climbing up a ladder to decorate your roof?

Michigan's winter weather is notorious for its unpredictability. October can bring anything from mild, 
crisp days to early snowfalls and freezing rain. These conditions can make DIY holiday light installation not only challenging but also dangerous.

Here are a few common challenges when decorating your Michigan home for the holidays:

1. 
   Unpredictable Weather: Michigan's October weather can range from mild to snowy. Installing lights in freezing temperatures or during unexpected snow showers can be uncomfortable and risky.
2. Durability Issues: DIY setups may fall apart in Michigan’s harsh weather. Strong winds and heavy snow can damage lights, leading to repairs or reinstallation.
3. Time-Consuming: What starts as a fun project can quickly become a lengthy task, especially as you wait for a break in the weather.

Learn about the benefits of hiring professional Christmas lights installers in Ann Arbor, here! 

Professional Christmas Light Installers in Ann Arbor Keep the Holidays Safe 

Don’t want to worry about the safety hazards of decorating your home?  

By choosing professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor, you ensure that your home is safely, durably, and beautifully decorated, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free holiday season. 

Contact our team today and make decorating safety concerns a thing of the past! 

How Did Christmas Lights Go From Simple Candles to Dazzling Displays?

Today’s Christmas lights come in every color of the rainbow, on separate strings or all together. Lights are available with or without music, blinking in different patterns, and in all different shapes and sizes.  

There are so many options, creating endless opportunities to decorate to your personal taste. But, as beautiful as Christmas lights are, decorating your home can be time-consuming and dangerous, if you need to get on the roof.

Learn how easy Christmas light installation can be on our website!

Professional Christmas Lights Installers in Ann Arbor

If you want your home to look joyful and welcoming for the holidays but don’t have the time or don’t want to climb a ladder in the snow, Delights can help.

Whatever your style or needs, our team can help design your holiday light display, install it, and remove and store it until next year. We also offer 24hr service if your installation encounters any problems. 

If you’re looking for professional Christmas lights installers in Ann Arbor, call us for a consultation at 734-417-2212 or contact us through the website.

Tips to Boost Your Curb Appeal This Holiday Season

 

Remember this:

1. Start with the basics!
2. Get festive with it!
3. Make your porch pop!

If your home is ready for Santa, don’t forget the timer! Timers are a great way to sit back enjoy the lights without having to remember to turn them on every night.

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

“Steve and his team are absolutely fantastic - very professional, prompt, efficient and courteous! When I called he explained the whole process to me. He came to the house and we worked together on a design. He and his team installed everything and it looks amazing (especially the handmade wreaths)! I have gotten so many compliments.”

Maria, Google Review

Want the Most Festive Lights in Town?

Some people pick a theme. Some pick a particular color or holiday movie they like. To get some ideas, read “What Type of Christmas Tree Decorator Are You?” It may help inspire your outside decorating style as well!

“Steve and Delights did a wonderful job with their light decorations at this year's Holidays in the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark. Nearly 30,000 people came through the display in 9 days and many commented on how great the exterior lighting looked this year. We hope to work with Steve and his team for many years to come.”

Anthony Google Review

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Need Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas? We’ve Got You Covered!

Need ideas on how to decorate your Christmas tree this year?

Whimsical: These trees often include pipe cleaners, pompoms, yarn, candy, with bright colors of plenty! This style is often favored by the creative types that go all out. You can even them these trees to look like the North Pole, Candy Land, or a Toy Factory. The possibilities are endless!

Off-beat: These are also themed trees, but could be decorated with anything non-Christmas and left up all year round! 

Over-the-top: Go big or go home! Large tree, large ornaments and plenty of them to go around, filling in each available space on the branches.

Read more here!

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

What Type of Christmas Tree Decorator Are You?

 Here are some Christmas tree decorating possibilities if you need a little inspiration:

• Traditional
• Modern
• Minimal
• Whimsical
• Off-beat 
• Over-the-top

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Full Service Professional Christmas Light Installers

 

We’re offer full service!

• Complete Design Consultation
• Professional Installation
• 24hr Service: if a light goes out call us, we'll fix it!
• Take-down & storage options

Free Complete Design Consultation available! 

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Free Complete Design Consultation Available!

Need a little help this year? If you’re frustrated sorting through your Christmas decorations and untangling lights – let us take care of it! If you’re about to pull your hair out, leave it to the pros! We’ll even take down your lights and store them for next year!

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Hassle Free Holiday Light Display Tips

It can be a lot of work to decorate for the holidays on your own, especially if you don’t have help.

One thing that can take your decorating skills from basic to professional are vampire plugs. You may be asking “what the heck is a vampire plug? This is for Christmas not, Halloween decorating.” 

These trusty little plugs are small plastic pieces that hold in extra wire to help hide your holiday light cords. They’re easy to use and cause minimal hassle. However, if you easily get frustrated with cords, it’s may be best to leave your holiday decorating to the professionals at Xmas Delights in Ann Arbor.

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Need a Little Help This Year? Leave it to the Professionals at Delights!

Are your old holiday lights in need of replacement?

Are you frustrated at having to hang Christmas lights every year?

Do you need a little help this year?

Delights provides quality strands that will last for years and bulbs that last as well, but can be easily replaced if they happen to go out prematurely. We also have a labeling and organization system that will make putting lights back up the next year easy for whoever is doing it!

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Holiday Decorating a Headache? Leave it to the Professionals!

We hang Christmas lights in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas of Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Novi, Dexter, Chelsea, and Saline. Our professional Christmas light installers will 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. 

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

We’re ready to talk about your vision for a stunning holiday light display. Get your complete design consultation today! (734) 417-2212.

Christmas Light Season is in Full Swing!

Free Complete Design Consultation Available!

Strapped for ideas on how to decorate? Are you unsure how to run extension cords? Do you know how to protect your

cords from water damage?

If you decide hanging Christmas lights on your own isn’t for you, contact professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today!

We hang Christmas light 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. (734) 417-2212.

“I contacted Steve at the end of November on short notice to come out and install holiday lighting...he was able to turn around a quote on the same day and also schedule the install within a week so we could get the full value out of the display. Steve and his team arrived on a Saturday morning first thing to beat the weather, and a few hours later they had everything in place. Steve has been great to work with on this project!

Eric, Google Review

Why Hire Delights to Hang Your Christmas Lights?

Want attention to detail? Our experts can create a dazzling display that is sure to wow your neighborhood! We’ve been decorating homes bringing holiday cheer for many years and plan to continue for many years to come!  

If you decide hanging Christmas lights on your own isn’t for you, contact professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Don’t Stress Over the Decision to Go Pro!

Don’t stress over your holiday lighting this year, and don’t stress over the decision to go pro. Hire full service professional Christmas light installers at Delights!

Full Service Holiday Décor at Delights!

• Complete design consultation
• Professional installation
• 24hr service
• Locally owned
• Affordable

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today with a Professional Christmas Light Installer!

If you decide hanging Christmas lights on your own isn’t for you, contact professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Know What You’re Getting When You Hire Professionals!

Here are a few questions you should ask a potential installer so you know what you’re getting:

1. How much is the installation?
2. Are they asking you to pay more than half up front?
3. Are they insured?
4. How do they source their lights?
5. Did you ask for references?
6. Is it a one-man operation?
7. What happens if you have problems after installation?

If you decide hanging Christmas lights on your own isn’t for you, contact professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Hate Hanging Christmas Lights? Leave it to Professional Christmas Light Installers!

Hate hanging Christmas lights?

Do Christmas lights get you frustrated every year?

Do you hate climbing up a ladder to hang lights?

According to Lifehacker, “It only takes a few feet to fall to suffer a concussion, break a bone, or tweak your back. To avoid injury:

1. Don’t drink and decorate
2. Don’t decorate alone
3. Check your ladder before you use it
4. Set your ladder up properly
5. Keep kids safe on the ground”

If you decide hanging Christmas lights on your own isn’t for you, contact professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today!

We hang Christmas light 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. Call our professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today a complete design consultation. (734) 417-2212.

Hire Full-Service Professional Christmas Light Installers in Ann Arbor

Hate hanging Christmas lights?

Do Christmas lights get you frustrated every year?

Do you hate climbing up a ladder to hang lights?

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), says decorations are the leading cause of injury during the holidays. Stay safe this holiday season and use caution if you decide to climb and hang holiday lights!

If you decide hanging Christmas lights on your own isn’t for you, contact professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor today!

Full-Service Professional Christmas Light Installers in Ann Arbor and the Surrounding Areas.

If you want to spread the joy of the holiday season, purchase a holiday light installation package from Delights! Our services include:

1. Wreathes
2. Garland
3. Storage options
4. Outdoor décor take down

Contact Steve Mussio to schedule a free design consultation! We’ll help you design an outdoor lighting display that is sure to be admired when everyone in the neighborhood passes by. 

Holiday Decorations—Pretty Lights or Business Sense?

Hey, Ann Arbor—Xmas lighting might do more for your business than you may think! Have you ever thought about putting xmas lights in your business windows to help boost seasonal sales? People are attracted to bright, pretty things—they catch our eyes, make us look at things longer. 

Ann Arbor, Xmas lighting may be fun, but it’s also excellent business sense. After all, Christmas is the season of giving! Much of that giving involves buying things in old fashioned brick and mortar stores. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “expenditure in department stores nationwide rose from $20.8 billion in November 2004 to $31.9 billion in December 2004, an increase of 54 percent.” 

Best of all, holiday retail has been on the rise since 2015. An eye-catching display not only helps boost your odds of customers walking in, it can help increase your revenue! 

Xmas lighting is a business strategy you should consider employing. Who better to get it done than the professionals at Xmas Delights? Don’t worry about the safety of you or employees—let us worry about that for you! Contact us today to execute on this excellent holiday business strategy. 

10 Tips to Make Taking Down Your Holiday Lights Easier!

Love your holiday lights, but not so much the taking them down? Tempted to leave your holiday lights up year-round to avoid the cleanup? Are you looking for an easier way to take down your holiday lights?

If you’ve ever procrastinated taking your holiday lights down for so long it was March before you got around to it, we feel your pain! Holiday lights are great way to celebrate the season, but the last thing you want to do when the holiday rush is over is drudge out into the cold to carefully pull the lights down and store them. If you feel the urge to just grab the end of the string and give it a yank, please resist!

Before you get stirred into a frenzy just thinking about the unpleasantness, consider our tips for making you holiday light takedown a little easier.  

1. Put lights up in a uniform, organized way to make it easier to take them down.
2. Make yourself a helper out of a broom handle and hook from a wire hanger. It will help you hang and remove high lights or ornaments.
3. Watch the weather and pick a good day to go out and remove lights. Wait a week or more if it’s necessary to avoid high winds or subzero temps. 
4. Wear gloves to protect your fingers from the cold and from sharp protrusions along the gutters or landscaping.
5. Have a partner help you to make the job go more smoothly and quickly. 
6. Avoid working in the dark by starting earlier in the day. 
7. Use ladders only according to product recommendations. 
8. Store lights wrapped around notched pieces or cardboard with labels in plastic tubs.
9. Consider a pre-lit tree or silver tinsel in place of traditional string lights for easier cleanup/takedown. 
10. Hire professional residential Christmas light installers to take down your lights for an easier end to the holiday season!

Unless you invent some kind of string light removal vacuum, taking down your holiday lights will always be a bit of a chore. But with a little planning and guidance, you can get everything down safely and effectively in a single shot. 

If you have more questions about taking down your holiday lights, give us a call today. We hope you will allow us to light up your holiday season by asking us about our range of services. 

The Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Lighting!

Are you new to hanging holiday lights?

Do you want your home to sparkle this holiday season?

Are you unsure about what best practices are when it comes to hanging holiday lights?

No problem! We’re the experts when it comes to hanging Christmas and we’re happy to share some helpful knowledge and advice.

Do:

• Use supplies made for outdoor use.
• Use clips rather than staples so you don’t ruin your roof.
• Store your lights properly by unknotting light strands and use a twist tie to keep single strands of lights separated.
• Take advantage of specialty lights! Single strands are great for spiral wrapping and outlining your home. However, icicle lights are great for straight elements like gutters and columns, while net-style lights are perfect for bushes and hedges.
• Connect similar strands together. If you’re hanging incandescent lights, connect all of those together. If you’re using LED lights, connect all of those together. You could short out or blow a fuse, as different lights require different amounts of power.

Don’t:

• Hang lights by yourself. Safety first! Have someone help you anchor the ladder as you climb. 
• Hang multiple strands together. If you hook more than 3 strands together, your lights can short out. 
• Throw away extra bulbs and fuses. These extras may come in handy next year when your light strands decide to quit on you. 
• Connect incandescent and LED strands together because incandescent lights require more power. Your lights can overload and fry.
• Use more lights then your circuit breaker can handle.

If you decide that having professional Christmas light installers in Ann Arbor do the job right the first time around is a better choice for you, give us a call. We’re happy to make your dream holiday light display come true!

“Steve and his crew did a beautiful job with the holiday lighting on my office building! I get compliments just about every day from friends and strangers. They also keep an eye on it for me and make adjustments without having to call. Excellent service all around. Highly recommended.”

Jill, Ann Arbor

Give our professional Christmas light installers at Delights a call today to schedule your free design consultation. (734) 417-2212