What if one day all your outdoor Christmas lights were hung and you didn’t have to do one single thing? No stress, risk of falling off a ladder, or precious time used untangling wires or checking bulbs. If you’re anything like my husband, or have someone in your life like my husband, that would be a wonderful thing as hanging Christmas lights is not something he looks forward to doing each year.

When it comes to Christmas decorating and outdoor lights I am of the opinion that the more the better. I want airplanes to be confused, thinking our yard might be a landing strip, it has so many lights. My husband, on the other hand, thinks a “Charlie Brown tree” would be quite sufficient. (Just FYI I typically put up 5 to 7 trees so he’s out of luck when it comes to that!)

Anyway, this year we compromised. We had someone come and hang our lights (so he didn’t have to,) and I agreed on a look that my husband found more “tasteful” to his likes with a more “clean” look of holiday brightness. (Which meant I didn’t hang a bulb on every existing space in the yard.)

We had our lights hung by a new company called Lone Star Christmas Lights (719-460-0381) which just so happens to be owned by my little brother, Kenny Anderson. (I’m the eldest so my siblings will always be “little” to me.) Kenny, who is a retired Firefighter/Paramedic, has been professionally hanging Christmas lights since 1999 so he has years of experience. He and my nephew Matthew, who helps out his dad as his schedule allows him, recently moved here from the Dallas area, which is why his company here is new.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM LONE STAR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS?

Service includes custom design, installation and removal of commercial grade wire Christmas lights. Service can also include storage of the lights for an additional fee. Quotes are free and you don’t even have to be home. Simply give him a call, let him know what you’re wanting and they will come out, measure, assess and then leave you a quote. Of course you can be home too, especially if you want to discuss more detailed ideas and designs. (They are insured too…an important thing when you have people climbing all over your roof!)

Pricing includes the wire, bulbs, connectors and timers, as well as stakes for any landscape outlining.

Once you’ve decided what you want, this is how it works (and you don’t have to be home for the installation or removal which means no scheduling hassles)…

Commercial-grade wire is measured specifically for your needs.

You choose the bulb color.

Each bulb is screwed in like a lightbulb socket and then clipped on gutters or shingles. These bulbs are heavy-duty and last a long time. Before the crew leaves your home they double-check that everything is lit and working. If a bulb goes out once they’ve left, they will come out for free the first time to replace it. After that, there is a small fee.

Our roof has a very steep pitch but Kenny’s crew acted as if it was nothing. And believe me, in all the years we’ve lived in this house, we’ve never had lights hung this high…which I LOVE!

I couldn’t believe how quickly the process was…very efficient.

In no time the job was done…

Smiles all around as my husband and I expressed our pleasure…

This was taken while it was still light out so you can’t see all the bulbs but I just wanted to point out we’ve never had lights hung on anything but the garage roofline cause as you can tell, we have a pretty tall house. (And my husband prefers a season with no falling off a ladder.)

My husband likes the clean lines and clear bulbs and I’m just ecstatic I didn’t have to do a thing!

Scheduling begins each year on November 1st and typically runs through the first week of December. Takedown begins on January 1st, depending on how you schedule things. (And remember, for a small fee, they will store them for you.) Kenny truly tries to make everything from start to finish so simple for his customers, leaving you with nothing to do but admire the finished job and pay. And just think about NOT having to face the cold, snow, or wind as you put up or take the lights down.

Once you’re a customer and the holiday rolls around again, Kenny begins scheduling with his existing customers first, offering them an early bird discount and to ensure they are scheduled before taking on new customers. And the price will be lower the second year as you already have the lights they designed and made.

I love my brother and am so happy he now lives in Colorado Springs. And as you can tell, I’m happy to share all the details about his new business. Not only is he a retired firefighter/paramedic, he also served in the Army, Texas National Guard, and Florida National Guard. He served as a field medic, tank crew member, and field artillery. Not to mention he’s driven big rigs along the east coast and had a goat ranch in Texas where he raised fainting and dairy goats. He’s also a first-time grandpa to an adorable grandson.

When he has some spare time he enjoys spending time with family, including his fur family (our entire family consists of animal lovers,) fishing, hiking, traveling and just exploring. Oh, and did I mention he was single? Ha!

As the business grows he will add services which will include home and pet sitting, snow blowing/shoveling, gutter cleaning and more. He may be retired but he likes to stay busy.

PRICING

Part of how the pricing is determined is by linear footage and how crazy you want to get with the decorations. Price per foot is also based on the pitch of the roof and design of the home. With years of experience, Kenny can also help his customers save money by being honest about how something might look at night. Of course he’ll light up anything you want but if he knows putting lights around something like say a particular bush, and that it won’t make much of an impact or be seen from the street, he’ll let you know.

DISCOUNTS!

Lone Star Christmas Lights will beat any written reasonable quote by 10%. They also always offer a 10% discount to military, emergency first responders, and seniors.

*Mention 719Woman and you’ll also receive a 10% discount. (No combined discounts.)

Get a free quote…you might be surprised at just how affordable this service can be, while again, saving you time and effort during the business of the holidays.

LONE STAR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Owner – Kenny Anderson

719-460-0381

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