Go for glow

Bring the shine, the glimmer and the gleam to your seasonal décor. Learn how to design a lighting display that will deliver the twinkle to your holiday home.

More festive lighting tips from Debbie Travis

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  Put your lights on a timer, set to go on 10 minutes before you come home. Set the timer to go off when you go to bed to reduce energy consumption.

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  Use clear white lights as a background, and then accent with coloured lights for a crisp, clean look.
  
  

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  Highlight your home's architectural features by stringing lights along peaked roofs, wrapping them around columns and using them to frame windows. Add lights to potted trees to frame an entranceway.

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  Before you buy your lights, measure the length of the space you want to decorate. Canadian Tire holiday lights indicate the length of each string on the package, so you know what amount to buy.

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  LED lights reduce the risk of fire, save energy and can be used both inside and outside the home for optimal versatility.

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  Take stock of what kind of lights you need for every part of the house. Consider string lights, icicle lights, rope lights, net lights and spot lights for diverse effects.

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