BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOLIDAYS YOUR ESSENTIAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT GUIDE
the top of a ladder. Carefully use a tape measure everywhere you want to hang lights and keep your measurements for each area separate. Otherwise, you risk having too much length on the windows and not enough on the roof. It also never hurts to buy a
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Decorating your home is one of the most surefire ways to get into the holiday spirit, but it can also be a frustrating experience for the uninitiated. Before you start unraveling strands of lights, be sure you know the basics. Plan, plan, plan.
little extra, just in case. Have the right tools.
Not all lights are created equal. Be sure to never put interior lights on the outside of your home and vice versa. External-rated lights are brighter, but more importantly, they’re safer. Indoor-rated lights are not weather-resistant, so the cords could break down and pose a fire hazard. We also recommend using light timers for convenience and electricity savings. Don’t go it alone. Any project involving ladders can be dangerous. You’ll want at least one other person helping to steady the ladder and keep you safe. Plus, an extra pair of hands will be helpful. A partner can help you measure, hang, and troubleshoot more efficiently. We hope these tips help, but if you’re still not confident, Anthony’s Lawn Care and Landscaping will do the work for you. Our pros have ample experience hanging Christmas lights and can make your house shine! Cross an item off your holiday to- do list by calling us for a free estimate today.
Never start randomly hanging lights and hope it works out. Instead, begin with a vision of how you want your home to look and where you’d like the
lights to go. We recommend lighting up the outlines of your house — along the roofline and around doors and windows. Pathway lighting is also an excellent opportunity to add festivity while improving safety. Measure twice, hang once. Once you know where you want lights, ensure you have enough. You don’t want to run out of strands while you are at
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Everything-Seasoned Dinner Rolls Inspired by RealSimple.com
INGREDIENTS
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Cooking spray
20 frozen dinner rolls 2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
DIRECTIONS 1. Coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and arrange frozen rolls in the pan to thaw according to package instructions. 2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Then, melt butter and honey together in the microwave or on the stove. Once the rolls thaw, brush butter mixture over the rolls and sprinkle seasoning on top. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden, and serve these tasty rolls straight out of the oven!
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