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If you are a little late in getting your holiday decorations up, don’t worry! You still have time.  Well, not that much time. However, if you hurry you can get it done.  This year, consider switching to LED holiday lighting.  These strands have come down in price this year.  On average, a 100 light set should cost you around $6.00.  While that’s more than double the cost of conventional lighting, there are benefits. They use a lot less energy and are less prone to burning out.  You can also plug up to 50 strands together in one run.  With conventional lighting, you should only plug in about 4 strands in one line.  The best part is definitely their durability.  I have been using LED lights for about four years and this year I had to replace only two strands.  In past years, I would be replacing several strands, which can add up.  No matter what type of lights you use, there can be times when one strand or a section of a strand can go out.  Before you replace the whole strand, try using this nifty tool I have been using for years called the “Light Keeper Pro.” Their original tool has helped me bring conventional strands back to life for years.  Now, they have come out with one that works for LED light strands as well.  With a quick pass, the tool can locate the problem spot and re-light that strand with a few clicks of a button in most cases.  It really works.  Thanks for watching House Smarts and thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.  Happy Holidays from all of us at House Smarts!