Guides
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they decorate.
- How many Christmas lights do I need for my house?A simple way to work out the feet of lights for your roofline, windows and bushes.
- Which clips to use on brick, stucco, siding and shinglesThe right clip for each kind of wall and roof, so nothing is damaged.
- Holiday decorating on a budget: three levels that workWhat to buy first, and what to add when there is more to spend.
- Outdoor holiday lighting safety: cords, timers and laddersThe short list that keeps the lights on and everyone off the ground.