Show Your Holiday Lighting Cheer on a Budget | Teems Electric

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the team at Teems Electric cannot wait to start seeing more holiday lights around town in the evening!

But, first, we wanted to offer some tips on how you can light up your home—or even office—during the holidays without breaking the bank!

Shine Bright for the Holidays

Who doesn’t enjoy holiday lights this time of year? It certainly helps bring about holiday cheer! However, if we’re not careful, the extra lights and other lighted decor could cause a rise in your energy bill, which could put a damper on your budget.

Let’s take a look at some ways you can save money while also enjoying decorating the outside of your home for the holiday season:

First, you want to make sure that you choose the right type of lights. Although LED stands of lights can cost more upfront, they will actually save you in the long run, especially where your energy bill is concerned. Therefore, consider ponying up the price now for LEDs so that you can save on your monthly energy bill for the long haul.

Plus, LED lights throw off a bluish tint, which is perfect for this time of year and looks even more like the wintery holidays!

Second, you might want to consider battery-operated decorations when trying to keep your energy bill from growing too high this season. Battery-operated items like door wreaths and window candles can help to add holiday cheer to your home without bringing a surge to your electric bill month after month.

Finally, unlit displays can also help to bring about the holiday spirit without adding additional lighting costs to your energy bill. Inflatable Santas, reindeer and snowmen have always been favorites of ours. But in today’s world, the sky’s the limit when it comes to holiday inflatables, so you can really get as creative as you want for the holidays!

All this talk about holiday decorations is getting us excited to decorate our own homes! We cannot wait to see what everyone comes up with this season.

Does your electrical system need an upgrade? Contact the team at Teems Electric to learn how we can help!