From the Crew

The MCL Blog

Honest tips, real installs, and ideas to help you get the most out of your holiday lighting.

Is Permanent Lighting Actually Worth It?
Permanent Lighting•4 min read

Is Permanent Lighting Actually Worth It?

We get this question a lot. The honest answer: most homeowners who go permanent stop thinking about it as a cost after year two. Here's how the numbers actually break down.

November 2024Read More
5 Things to Know Before We Show Up
Installation Tips•3 min read

5 Things to Know Before We Show Up

A quick heads-up on timing, what to expect during install day, how we protect your roofline, and how to pick the right look for your home.

October 2024Read More
Using Your Lights Year-Round (Not Just December)
Design Ideas•5 min read

Using Your Lights Year-Round (Not Just December)

Halloween orange, Fourth of July red-white-blue, game day colors, Valentine's pink — your lights can do a lot more than sit dark for 10 months.

September 2024Read More
What Install Day Looks Like from Start to Finish
How We Work•3 min read

What Install Day Looks Like from Start to Finish

We walk the property in the morning, hang everything during the day, and leave you with a lit-up house by evening. Here's what happens in between.

August 2024Read More
Why We Don't Let Homeowners Go Near a Ladder
Safety•4 min read

Why We Don't Let Homeowners Go Near a Ladder

Ladder falls during the holidays send thousands of people to the hospital every year. We use the right gear, we're insured, and we'd rather you stay on the ground.

July 2024Read More
Why More Lawrence Businesses Are Going Permanent
Commercial•5 min read

Why More Lawrence Businesses Are Going Permanent

Restaurants, offices, and shops around town are adding exterior lighting that works for them every single day — not just during the holidays.

June 2024Read More

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