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Practical advice from the crew that designs, installs and maintains holiday lighting across north central Illinois. When to book, what to light, which colors suit your home, and what happens after the season ends.
Christmas Lights on Older Homes in Princeton, Peru and LaSalleVictorians, foursquares and old brick homes light beautifully, but they ask for a different approach: fragile trim, steep roofs, few outlets and mature trees. Here is how a professional display handles each.2026-09-18 · 7 min readRead the article →
How to Get Your Home Ready for Christmas Light Install DayInstall day needs very little from you, but a few small things make it faster and cleaner. Here is what to check the week before, what to do the morning of, and what the crew handles so you do not have to.2026-09-18 · 7 min readRead the article →
What Drives the Price of a Professional Christmas Light DisplayFull service displays start at $899. Here is what moves the number up or down: roofline length, height, trees, ground plane, color and power, and what the price includes that a box of lights never will.2026-09-18 · 8 min readRead the article →
Holiday Lighting for Storefronts, Churches and Main Street BuildingsA commercial holiday display has a different job from a home display. Here is how storefronts, churches and civic buildings in Princeton, Peru and LaSalle should be lit, and what to ask before you book.2026-09-18 · 8 min readRead the article →
When the Christmas Lights Come Down in January, and Where They GoRemoval and storage are part of every Lit Up Taylor's Way display. Here is when the crew comes back, how takedown is done without damaging your house, and why proper storage is what makes year two look like year one.2026-09-18 · 8 min readRead the article →
What Happens When a Christmas Light Bulb Goes Out in DecemberA dark bulb, a loose strand or a storm in the middle of December is one phone call on a professional display. Here is what the maintenance visit covers, how fast it happens and why it is included.2026-09-18 · 8 min readRead the article →
Timers and Automation: A Christmas Display That Runs ItselfA professionally installed display comes on at dusk and goes off when you choose, without anyone flipping a switch. Here is how the timer is set, what schedule to pick, and what it does after a storm.2026-09-18 · 8 min readRead the article →
Warm White, Multicolor or Color Changing: Picking a Look That Suits Your HouseWarm white, multicolor or color changing lights each suit different homes. Here is how the color of your siding, the style of your house and your own taste should decide it.2026-09-18 · 7 min readRead the article →
Roofline, Trees, or Both? Choosing What to Light on Your HomeRoofline lighting defines the shape of a house from the road. Tree lighting gives it depth up close. Here is how to decide which your home needs, and how the two work together.2026-09-18 · 8 min readRead the article →
The Real Cost of Hanging Your Own Christmas Lights: Ladders, Roofs and January RegretDoing your own Christmas lights looks cheaper on paper. Add the strands that fail, the weekends on a ladder, the December repairs and the January takedown, and the picture changes.2026-09-18 · 7 min readRead the article →
What a Free Christmas Light Design Consultation Actually CoversThe consultation is free and it is not a sales visit. Here is what a Lit Up Taylor's Way designer looks at, the questions you will be asked, and what you walk away with.2026-09-18 · 8 min readRead the article →
When to Book Christmas Light Installation in IllinoisSeptember is not early to book Christmas light installation in north central Illinois. Here is how the calendar really works and why the best dates go first.2026-09-18 · 8 min readRead the article →
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