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One product comes in a box. The other comes with a company standing behind. August 31, 2026 I had another Govee call over the weekend. The caller owns a dental practice. As he explained what had happened to his permanent lights, he compared it to something he sees in his own business: People sometimes choose the least-expensive dental work they can find, only to return later when something fails and needs to be repaired. “Should have just done it right the first time,” he sai

Every year, millions of Christmas lights brighten homes and streets, creating festive cheer. But what happens to these lights once the holiday season ends? Many people toss them in the trash without thinking about the environmental consequences. After 28 years working with Christmas lights, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges of maintaining them, the shift from incandescent to LED bulbs, and the growing importance of recycling. This post explores the lifecycle of Christmas lig

The holiday season is a time to celebrate, create memories, and light up your home or business with festive cheer. But hanging Christmas lights can be stressful, time-consuming, and even dangerous. That is why expert local holiday lighting services exist. They make your holidays brighter and easier. I want to share how professional Christmas light installations can transform your holidays and why you should consider them this year. Why Choose Local Holiday Lighting Services?

Decorating for the holidays brings joy and warmth to any home or business. But hanging Christmas lights and decorations can be time-consuming, risky, and stressful. That is why hiring holiday decoration professionals makes sense. Let someone else handle everything from design to installation and that dreaded takedown, so you can enjoy a dazzling display without the hassle. The Benefits of Hiring Holiday Decoration Professionals Christmas Decorators bring expertise and efficie

Govee and other retail smart lighting brands (like Philips Hue) simply aren’t designed to be truly permanent. Their adhesive backing, low-quality components, and lack of UV/weather protection make them unsuitable for long-term exterior installation. In Central California, where temperatures swing from hot and dry summers to cool, wet winters, Govee lights tend to fail quickly—often within a single season. That’s where professional-grade systems come in.