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This is your Sign to Install your Exterior Holiday Lights Now
We won't call this "peer pressure" - but please do consider this your warm reminder that exterior holiday lights make people smile... and we could all use more of that in our lives.
Here's our angle: You know that when your holiday lights go up, your neighbors' will, too - making you the joyful light trendsetter on your block.
There's good reason to get an early start. Kids will say, "Yay!" every time they pass your house because your address is a reminder of even more fun to come. You'll inspire busy folks who hardly ever stop to smell those hypothetical roses to drive past your spot extra slow. And, you'll be the reason someone grins every time they walk past your house for six weeks instead of four.
But please - unless you're quite the pro, don't install the lights yourself. Roofs are high, ladders are precarious and electrical wiring can be fickle. Call the best in the business and tell them we sent you. Here's our fave: Christmas Lights Installation.
297-7013

Need Inspo? Walk through our Favorite Winter Wonderland
Aldik Home is only about a 20-minute drive from Santa Clarita, but it's a world away when it comes to holiday decor and design. Right now, it's the merriest time of the year at Aldik Home, where high-end trees, ornaments, garland and more are already on festive display. Aldik Home has the finest trees in the country, far better than most anything you'll find sold online. Experience the difference for yourself in person at Aldik Home.
Aldik Home 818-988-5970

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Keep it Cozy with a Furnace Check Up
A furnace that is not operating at peak performance is a potential health hazard - and it's not going to keep you as toasty warm, either. A dirty, inefficient furnace can cost you more to operate and lead to expensive repairs. It can also be a dangerous situation. Overheating, limit switches opening and cracked heating exchangers failing can all allow carbon monoxide into your home. Every winter, unfortunate accidents happen because of furnaces failing - leading to sickness or even death. A simple furnace checkup can prevent scary situations - and help you stay cozy this winter. GW Richardson Heating & Air Conditioning provides a thorough inspection and cleaning of your furnace with a 14-point tuneup; schedule yours and feel "confidently cozy" today.
GW Richardson Heating & Air Conditioning 295-0115

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It's Merry & Bright to Recycle Right
Holiday trees will be collected and recycled on your regular collection day beginning December 26 through January 11. Remember to remove all your lights, tinsel, ornaments and stands before placing your tree outside. If you have a tree larger than six feet, cut it in half if you can. Flocked trees can't be recycled - they'll be disposed of as trash.
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