Christmas Designers

When it comes to wrapping trees and scattering the foliage with LED Christmas light sets, most people, ourselves included, use 5 mm Wide Angle Conical light set. Conicals are by far the most popular LED set we sell and look great for foliage lighting. We also see a number of people going with M5 light sets, which have a similar...[...]

It's no secret that not everyone can install Christmas lights like a pro. In fact, most people are more than content to go down to their local big box store, buy a few boxes of inexpensive Christmas lights, and randomly string them around their yard. But then there are those folks that don't just want to keep up with the...[...]

We've all see the businesses and homes that are outlined with absolutely perfect perimeter lighting. Every bulb is exactly in line with the next bulb and every dormer, ridge row, and architectural structure is cleanly outlined with no extra cord or bulbs hanging off the end. When done correctly, perimeter lighting can take an ordinary lighting project and turn it...[...]

As professional Christmas installers, one of the most valued pieces of hardware that we carry with us is slide on plugs, also known as zip plugs or vampire plugs. Our toolboxes are always crammed full of hundreds of these handy little plugs. We've come to count on the slide on plugs so much that we don't know how we ever...[...]

One of our favorite ways to install professional looking C7 and C9 perimeter light line is with LiteClip Strips. LiteClip strips consist of 5' plastic strips that are permanently attached with adhesive, staples, or screws. Once the strips have been installed, you simply clip on the appropriate size clip for fast perimeter lighting installations year after year. Clips are available...[...]

Many people often wonder when is it appropriate to turn on my Christmas lights for the holiday season... Traditionally, Thanksgiving weekend has been the unofficial start of the Christmas decorating season and many people light everything up even later, using December 1st as their target date. But recently we've seen more and more people begin to break tradition and choose...[...]

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, "Do you sell made in the USA Christmas lights?" Many of us strive to buy the USA made products as often as possible, and it can be frustrating when we have no other option but to buy something that was made in China, Vietnam or India. Most Americans that are...[...]

Making sure you have the adequate electrical infrastructure in place is critical in order to safely light up your home or business. In the third part of this multi-part how-to Christmas electrical series, we're going to be taking a look at how to know if you have enough electrical infrastructure for your Christmas lights and decorations. In the previous two...[...]

In part 1 of our Christmas Electric 101 series, we reviewed how to calculate how many watts and amps your Christmas lights and decorations are using. Knowing this helps you keep your lighting and decor safely lit without overloading any circuits or cords. If you've spent much time installing Christmas lights, then you've probably experienced the frustration of tripped breakers...[...]

When the holiday season rolls around, most homeowners see an inevitable bump in their electric bill. After all, powering all those LED Christmas lights, net lights, C7 and C9 bulbs, and mini lights throughout your home and yard requires significant electricity. Christmas is already expensive, which is why it’s smart to use a line splitter for Christmas lights this year...[...]

How do I calculate how much electricity my Christmas lights and decorations use? This is a question we are frequently asked. To help you understand not only how to calculate your electrical needs, but also how to use this information to make sure you are not overloading your electrical cords and circuits, we're putting together a multi-part blog series that...[...]

Are you ready to celebrate this very green holiday? Green Shirt to wear so you don’t get pinched – CHECK Plenty of Shamrocks – CHECK “KISS ME I’M Irish” pin (even if you’re not!) - CHECK Reservations for the traditional meal of corn beef and cabbage - CHECK Plans to attend a local parade – CHECK Green Beer – CHECK...[...]

When it comes to LED Christmas Lights, the lens design options are impressive. But at the same time, it's confusing as to which design works best in various lighting applications. We receive a lot of calls and emails from customers that are overwhelmed by the number of options available for LED Christmas lights. It wasn't that long ago that Christmas...[...]

One of the most often asked questions we get from customers is, "How long do LED Christmas lights last?". This question is completely understandable. LED Christmas lights are not cheap and while everyone has heard about the great power savings and the recent improvements in LED technology, people are still concerned whether or not the upfront expense of buying LEDs...[...]

When it comes to C7 and C9 LED Christmas lights, you have a choice of either using a pre-molded stringer set which has bulbs that are already attached to the cord, or you can go with what is referred to as empty socket light line and add your own bulbs. Most professionals and experienced Christmas enthusiasts prefer the empty socket...[...]

Anyone that has ever installed Christmas lights has no doubt run into the problem of having one light bulb fall out of the line causing the whole set to go out. While the problem of one bulb burns out the whole set goes out is no longer much of an issue, outages caused by missing bulbs continue to be a...[...]

C7 and C9 LED Christmas lights are two of the most popular styles of Christmas lighting. Traditionally these larger bulbs were extremely power hungry causing high electric bills and making it difficult to install the lights when limited electrical infrastructure was available. However, nowadays with LEDs being so energy efficient, C7 and C9 bulbs have grown in popularity. Nearly half...[...]

This year we've seen a huge surge in people buying LED replacement bulbs. These bulbs fit into any standard C7 or C9 light socket and offer 40% more illumination than the standard LED stringer style sets. When buying LED replacement bulbs, it's important to understand that not all bulbs are created equal. By spending a few extra cents per bulb...[...]

A frequently asked question we receive on a daily basis is, "With LED Christmas lights if one bulb goes out will the whole set go out?" The answer to this question is not as simple as it might seem. It all depends on what kind of outage we're talking about. Since the one piece LED bulb and socket design is...[...]

This year we're featuring brand new C9 LED Christmas Lights that have already gotten a lot of attention on our website. This set has the best illumination of any C9 stringer set that we've seen. The best feature is the fact that the lens is threaded allowing you to remove it and replace the LED if it goes out. This...[...]

As LED Christmas lights have begun to outsell traditional incandescent light sets, more and more new sellers have begun to emerge into the online LED market with inaccurate claims on LED Christmas light specs. Although there are a number of reputable sellers throughout the Christmas industry, there is also a fair share of less than reputable sites making unrealistic promises...[...]

Installing a Male Slide on Plug Male and female slide on plugs is often used by professional Christmas installers. Slide on plugs allows you to custom make your own extension cords as well as custom cut perimeter light line for cleaner and more professional results. Slide on plugs is available in Spt-1 and Spt-2. If the cord you are using...[...]

We are often asked, “How can I start a professional Christmas lighting installation business”. Many people find great enjoyment in installing Christmas lights and decorations on their own home or business and it’s not unusual to wonder how those of us that do make our living doing this professionally actually got started. Just about everyone in this industry has a...[...]

Summer's Here!!! So many families I know will be off this weekend to have a fabulous time camping in their pop up campers, travel trailers, and even tents! Setting up camp becomes a little competitive so why not add some festive lights to your awning or hang our G50 bulbs and the light line between the trees to say "Our...[...]

This beautiful Oregon Cascade Fir Tree was a great addition to our product line last year. In comparison to our already popular Rocky Mountain Pine tree, the Cascade Fir offers three-ply garland (as opposed to 2 plies); 53 tips per branch (as opposed to 31); and has a more downswept branch look for a natural appearance. An increase in the...[...]

Warm White LED Christmas Lights Warm white is the most popular color of LED Christmas lights. It has a slight yellow hue giving it a warmer look that is closer to what most people are familiar with when using traditional incandescent Christmas lights. Warm White LEDs tend to be the most problematic color when it comes to color consistency. The...[...]

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Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner! Don't leave your poles "naked".   Once you have made your initial investment in the hardware, it is cost-effective to keep your seasonal banners up! They are sure to add color and excitement to any downtown street, parking area, or community. CALL FOR DETAILS! (800) 432-5139[...]

Christmas Designers strives to offer the best pricing on the web. We will continue to do so although we will be seeing a slight increase in our 2011 pricing. Prices will rise for several reasons: the U.S. Dollar exchange rate is down and continues to fluctuate, the international copper costs continue to rise, labor costs in China have increased and...[...]

I want to change the perimeter lighting around my house from the old-style incandescent light line to a new LED light line. What type of light line would work best for me? Christmas Designers offers LED light line in the three following styles: LED Stringer Sets LED stringer sets are the most popular option of LED perimeter style lighting as...[...]