Lighting Resource Center

 

Christmas lights are easily among the most cheerful signs of the season. They add color and warmth to the holiday, setting our homes aglow. Yet many people aren’t confident in their ability to choose the right Christmas lights and hang them properly. Untangling the abundant variety of light styles can be frustrating, as can understanding the best lights to use for your home and decorating plan. What kind of Christmas lights should you use to decorate your home? What’s the right way to hang lights on your Christmas tree? Our Christmas Light Resource Center provides an illuminating look into all aspects of Christmas lighting, from the aesthetic to the practical, so you can light up your home easily, safely and beautifully.

 
The History of Christmas Lights and a Guide to Light Styles

The History of Christmas Lights and a Guide to Light Styles

Lights are one of the most beautiful symbols of the Christmas season, twinkling in our Christmas trees and glowing on windows and eaves. The season’s association with light began with pagan bonfires, but continues to incorporate an increasing range of lights and lighted decorations. From candles to color-changing LEDs, we explore Christmas lights in all their styles and varieties.
How to Hang Christmas Lights on a Christmas Tree

How to Hang Christmas Lights on a Christmas Tree

Lights enhance the beauty of a Christmas tree – but we don’t always look forward to the task of hanging them. Do you have questions abound about using LED vs incandescent lights, how many lights to use and the best way to hang them? We untangle your Christmas light concerns and offer suggestions to make stringing up the lights easy and enjoyable.
How to Set Up Your Outdoor Christmas Lights in 5 Easy Steps

How to Set Up Your Outdoor Christmas Lights in 5 Easy Steps

Before hanging your outdoor Christmas lights, it’s important to plan ahead. The better prepared you are, the less likely you’ll be to run into complications. From planning to execution, we offer a five-step guide that explores some important decorating considerations so you can avoid unexpected pitfalls and create the outdoor light display you’ve been dreaming about.
A Quick Guide to Picking the Best Christmas Lights

A Quick Guide to Picking the Best Christmas Lights

A walk down the Christmas light aisle can leave you dazzled or dazed. White lights or multicolor? Mini lights or big bulbs? If all the colors and styles have you struggling with uncertainty, this quick guide offers practical information to help you narrow your choices to find the light style that works best for your location, project and design aesthetic.
Watts Matter: How Many Lights Can You Safely String Together?

Watts Matter: How Many Lights Can You Safely String Together?

Longer nights and Christmas lights can strain our home’s electrical system during the holiday season. If you’re not careful when decorating, you could be setting yourself up for blown circuits – or worse. Find out more about the technical side of Christmas lights, how many light strings you can string together and how to use them safely.