New Pre-lit Tree Keeps Blowing Fuses?I bought a 9ft Winter Wonderland tree a week ago. Initially it worked perfectly, so we went all out and decorated. The next day it blew its fuse. We replaced them and 2 days later it happened again. Again we replaced the fuses. This morning it's out again.
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Keep Changing Color?My Home Accents Holiday Quick Set tree is only two years old. I set up the tree and it was working great yesterday, but today it starting blinking from white to colored lights and will not stay on white or colored. What can I do?
Christmas Gift Ideas for Teenage Boyfriend?I don't know what to get my boyfriend for Christmas. My boyfriend is 13 and I am 15. We have been dating for almost one year. His favorite thing in the whole world (besides me) is football. Can someone please help me decide what to get him?
Lights Out On Pre-lit Rotating Christmas Tree?We bought a pre-lit Christmas tree that rotates, at Sears on clearance after Christmas last year. Later we took it out and put it together and discovered the lights were not working on a whole section. They sent us a new set of lights, but there are still 2 branches on another row where the lights don't work.
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Very Dim?I have a large 10 year old pre-lit tree it is beautiful except that last year I had replaced lots of lights, this year it is a mess, I am trying to get it perfect again. The issue is I replaced fuses, I am finding the cause of lights that are out, but the more bulbs I replace the dimmer the lights get.
Repairing Color Changing LED Christmas Tree Lights?My pre-lit Christmas tree with LED lights is only a few years old. I bought it because it could change from colored lights to warm white depending on my mood. This year the color works, but not the white yet it uses the same bulbs. I tried changing the fuse, but it still doesn't work. Any idea how I can fix it?
Christmas Gift Ideas for Older Nieces and Nephews?They range in age from 8-27. I do a group gift every year and I'm running out of ideas. Prior gifts included: custom ink t-shirt, skin suits, and ugly Christmas sweaters tailored to their personality. It's something they look forward to each Christmas so I don't want to let them down.
Making a Lighted Glass Block?I am making a lighted glass block with a photo on the outside with rhinestones around the photo and ribbon around the block to tie into a bow on top. What can I put inside the block with the lights or do I just leave it with just the white wire lights showing?
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Not Working?It's a three piece Christmas tree. Each section has LED lights. All three sections do not light up. Each section has an electrical plug, with each one connecting to the other.
Affordable Christmas Gifts for Large Family?Every year I struggle with how I can somehow give something affordable, but of value, to my growing family of 11 grands (+4 spouses) and 4 great-grands. It's gotten to the point recently that financially I'm stretched so thin and far that I'm exhausted and pained by the whole process.
Ironing Board Santa Pattern?Awhile back I saw a cute Santa Claus painted on an ironing board. I saved it, but can't find it now. Does anyone have a pattern you could share?
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Went Out?I bought a Lightkeeper Pro, to repair several strands of lights on my pre-lit Christmas tree. Last night one strand (I think it was one that had been repaired) suddenly blazed significantly brighter. The bulbs were very hot. I turned it off for a bit, and when I turned it back on, that strand of lights was out.
Pre-lit Tree Lights Go Off and On?I believe the culprit is the male/plug at the bottom of tree. If I wiggle this the lights come back on. The plug has fuses. Can the plug itself be replaced safely?
Tree Lights Going Off and On on a Pre-lit Christmas Tree?I have a new Christmas tree with lights already on the tree. Every few minutes all the lights go out for a few seconds and then come back on. What is the problem?
Pre Lit Christmas Tree Partially Blinking?I have a Holiday Living pre lit Christmas tree #0013693 that is a year old. It worked fine last year. It was stored standing up, covered, and out of harms way. When we set it up today, the top of the tree lights started blinking. That was the only place they are blinking.
A Section of Lights Are Out on Pre-lit Tree?Why are all the bulbs in one section of my pre-lit Christmas tree burnt out? We tried the bulbs in a working section and none of them lit up. We tried around 10 bulbs and not one of them light up. We looked at and replaced the fuses (2 times) in the bad section and they do not seem to be blown.
Christmas Charities for Children?It's too late to sign up for the angel tree. Any suggestions for other legitimate charities? I've never done this before, but I'm extremely broke this season and don't want my two sons to have to go without. They are 11 and 13 years old.
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Keep Blowing Out?I have a small mini pre-lit tree with one strand of lights on it. Half the section has blown out (bulbs had black parts surrounding the inside). I tried the Light Keeper Pro and it didn't work. I replaced every bulb and the lights came back on. A few days later they stopped working again.
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Has Bad Section Contact?I have a 4 section Sylvania LED tree. The top section, even though it is firmly plugged in, comes on and off. It's only three years old and well taken care of. I realize the contact is wanky, but how do I fix it?
Pre-lit Tree Won't Light?I have a GE 7.5ft pre lit Christmas tree with a foot pedal to control three different settings. The tree is not lighting up at all. I have replaced all the bulbs and even replaced the connector that the lights plug into. But when I hit the foot pedal to turn it on/off I'm not hearing a click.
Inexpensive Family Christmas Gift Ideas?I have 2 kids (grandparents), 6 grandchildren (all grown), and 18 great grandchildren (oldest ones are 6 years)! What do I do at Christmas when I live on low income Social Security?
Clever Christmas Card Photo Caption?I need a clever Christmas caption! I love this pic of my boys. I like funny, quirky, sayings, nothing too Hallmark-ish. Any ideas?
Instructions for Making a Readers Digest Santa?Does anyone have instructions for making a Readers Digest Santa Claus?
Christmas Gift for 16 Year Old Hunter Boyfriend?My boyfriend is 16 and he hunts. He has so many knives and hunting gear that it's out of the question. I don't like getting guys clothes and picture frames and he hates the movies. I need something to get him for Christmas.
Christmas Help for Children?My sister is 21 has two kids and needs help for Christmas. Where can I go to get help for Christmas?
Lights Keep Going Out on Christmas Tree?We saw the note about fixing the white socket tiny light for the section on our tree, mid-level, but our light socket gets really hot after about 1 hr. and all the lights go out. We have to replace the fuse near the plug each time for the tree to turn on again.
Gift Ideas for My Boyfriend?I am 16. My childhood best friend of all time asked me out on Wednesday and I was planning to get him something for our one week anniversary next Wednesday. This is also our last day before Christmas break. So this gift is doubling as a Christmas gift and a first week anniversary gift.
Finding Christmas Help for a Teen?I need help with Christmas for my daughter who is 14. I have been everywhere and called places and can't find help because there is an age limit or it's too late to find sign up. It is not like I planed this to happen.
Children's Christmas Help Organizations?Does anyone know where I can find an organization to help me with my daughter's Christmas? Please no rude comments, I am in a bind and any information would be appreciated.
Finding Children's Christmas Charities?I have five children that will not have a Christmas this year. We were homeless for three months and we just moved in about a month ago, but I have to pay bills and make sure they have food. Does anyone know of places that help with Christmas?
Some Lights Out on Pre-lit Tree?A section of the lower part of the tree doesn't light, although the rest of the tree does. Almost all the mini-bulbs in that section are burned out. I replaced maybe 30 of the bulbs, using the correct 2.5 volt bulbs.
Christmas Gift for Boyfriend?My boyfriend and I are both 15 and have been dating for over a year now. This will be our 2nd Christmas together. He's really into Penn state things. He's not big on sports, but really athletic. I tend to think for every special event I get him something to do with Penn state.
Finding Children's Christmas Charities?I am a victim of domestic violence who has two wonderful girls. I left an abusive relationship about a month ago with the clothes on our backs. I am desperately seeking help for Christmas for my girls. If someone has any information regarding some assistance please advise.
Finding Christmas Help in New Jersey?I recently was staying in a shelter. My family and I are now in an apartment, but times are hard. I don't want my family to wake up Christmas day with nothing under the tree. If you know anyone that can help, I would really appreciate it. I live in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Christmas for New Boyfriend?My boyfriend and I have only been together for about a month. He's talked about Christmas presents a few times and I don't know what to get him. Keep in mind we are in high school and I don't have much money to spend. I don't want to get him something silly and feel bad when he gets me something really good.
Pre-lit Tree Not Working Properly?When I plug my tree in, the tree lights up and then flashes right off. But a good thing is all of the lights do light up. I am not sure what is going on. Thanks for any ideas.
Repairing Outdoor Snowflake Lights?We have a string of large snowflake lights that aren't working. There are 5 large snowflakes. The bulbs are encased in plastic. Any ideas on how to fix?
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Intermittent?I have a tree where 2 sections of lights go on and off. Any ideas what could cause this?
Finding Christmas Help in New Jersey?Does any one know where I can get help with Christmas? I have a 16 year old son. I'm a single mother. Everyone I call can't help or will not help because he is a teenager. if anyone knows of anywhere please let me know. I live in south Jersey.
Replacing a Strand of Lights on Pre-lit Tree?My dog chewed the wire on the bottom strand of lights on our prelit tree. Can we unplug this strand from the one it's connected to and replace it with a new strand?
Finding Children's Christmas Charity?I have 2 children 2 and 3yrs old. My husband recently got laid off from work, so we have been struggling to make ends meet. I really need help getting my babies something for Christmas. If anyone could let me know where to go. It's too late for me to sign up with most charities.
Neck Tie Christmas Tree Door Decoration?I saw somewhere how to make a Christmas tree out of holiday neck ties and now I am having a problem finding picture/site again. Can you provide any suggestions? This is for an office door decorating contest.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?We're both 15 and a complete of nerds. He's into science stuff and video games. I really want to avoid getting a gift card, but I have no other solutions. I'm also super artsy and creative so he's probably expecting me to make him something. Help?
Christmas Gift Ideas for My Boyfriend?My boyfriend and I are both 15 and we have been dating for over a year. This is our 2nd Christmas together and I'm really not sure what to get him!
Plugging In Sections of Pre-lit Tree?Could someone tell me how to attach a Holiday Time Madison 7' slim tree plug in each section together? This light assembly has 2 female plug ends and the rest are dual. I can't get the sequence right for all sections to be lit. One female plug is part of the upper tree and the other is the lower.
Mini Nativity Scenes for Crafts?I used to make the nativity snow globes with my Sunday school class. Do you know where I can find those mini nativity scenes? The craft store where I bought them has closed. the pic below is one made in a clear glass ornament.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?I'm 15 years old and my boyfriend is 16. We haven't been together long, when Christmas comes we'll have been together for 4 months. I'm stuck on ideas as to what to buy him, any help?
Christmas Gift for Boyfriend?I've been dating my boyfriend for 2 months now. It's coming up to Christmas and we have been discussing whether or not to get each other a present. I'd feel really bad if I don't get him anything. I know that he is planning on getting me something, so I would love to get him something of the same value.
Finding Christmas Help?I am too late for the Angel Tree. I need help getting gifts for my three girls this year. I have tried a lot of charities and keep hitting walls. I have put in a layaway, but I am afraid I will not be able to get it out. I am wondering if anybody knows any charities or organizations that can help me with gifts?
Christmas Gift for Boyfriend?My boyfriend is 22 and I'm 18. We have been together for 8 months now. Although I live with him I have no idea what to get him for Christmas. He loves Bundaberg and Ford items. He has just currently bought a bar and pool table himself. Besides that he is into the PS4 and he has loads of games.
Christmas Charities?I am a working mom that just lost my job. I need help with Christmas gift for my kids. Can some one please tell me where I can go to get some help?
Legend of Santa's Magic Key?My husband and I play Santa and Mrs. Clause every year for our community and we have been getting stumped by a child's question of how did Santa get his magic key. We hand made our own painting of it so that we could present it, but we are unsure as to the legend of how Santa got his key.
Finding Christmas Assistance?My husband suffered an anoxic brain injury from a medical malpractice and needs a 24 hour caregiver. We now live on a fix income of $664 and can barely stay above water with our bills. I'm not sure how much I can provide for my children this Christmas
Flipping a Knit or Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern?Is there a way to "flip" a Christmas stocking pattern? I have one stocking with the "toe" going right. I have completed it. The next stocking, the pattern I love, only comes with the toe facing left. I would like it to match the first one (directionally) so when I hang on fireplace they will face same way.
Painted Snowman Jars?I saw some jars painted in white with snowman faces on them. The paint was textured. What kind of paint was used? Anybody know?
Making Alpine Christmas Trees?Does anyone know of a link, or instructions on how to make an Alpine tree trio? I can't find anything anywhere on the internet where I can download instructions, or a pattern, etc.
Making a Christmas Decoration from Large Branch?I recently cut off a large branch from my tree. The branch is about 3/4ft high. I would like to use it as a decoration for Christmas. What is the best way to support it? A board or pot? Do you have any suggestions please?
Dealing With Christmas Stress?I'm struggling to find a way to cancel Christmas. I'm going on 75 and already dreading the holidays. I do all the work, cooking, cleaning, and decorating. I live with my adult son and right after Thanksgiving he asks me when the tree is going up. He want to bring back childhood memories, but doesn't want to help.
Leeward's Beaded Musical Santa's Castle Pattern?I am looking for a Leeward's beaded musical Santa's castle pattern. Does anyone have any ideas where I might get one?
Styrofoam Glue?I have been working with Styrofoam balls making Christmas ornaments with sequins. My problem is the straight pins. I have been unable to find any pins with a big enough head to keep the sequins in place. I saw that you could use glue. What kind of glue is safe for Styrofoam?
Church Christmas Party Ideas?I've been given a task to organise the party for our church elders at the end of the year. Can you assist me with the ideas?
Making Detergent Bottle Santas?Does anyone have the picture and simple specific instructions for how to make a Santa face with beard using yarn, beard, etc. When younger, we made them at a ladies' church circle. They were a huge hit!
Jewelry Christmas Tree Instructions?My friend loaned me a magazine with instructions to make a Christmas jewelry tree and pictures. I lent it to a friend who has mislaid it and can't find it. Can you help with the name of the issue? I would like to purchase it if I can.
Short on Pre-lit Christmas Tree?I have a 3 year old pre-lit Christmas tree and about half of the lights are completely out. When I took it back to the store, I was told that you must replace any defective bulb, otherwise, more power will be sent to all the other bulbs on the string and they, too, will burn out.
Pre-lit LED Artificial Tree Light Dim?I just got a pre-lit artificial tree that was a display from Walmart. (Winchester Spruce) There was no box or instructions. When I plug the tree in, the lights are extremely dim. Is there a dimmer switch I'm not finding or is something else causing this?
Lights on Pre-lit Tree Not Working?I have a 10 ft. 700 clear, 500 multi light pre-lit tree. It has 4 sections that connect with 4 prong connectors and screw tight. It has a function box before the cord that allowed it to turn on, on with clear lights (steady), on with colored lights (steady), all lights on steady, or on with all lights strobe.
Christmas Present for Boyfriend?My boyfriend is away for Christmas and New Years. So I said I would get his present to him when he comes back. The thing is, we've only been dating for a week and a half now, but I have known him for about 2 years.
Some Lights Not Working on Pre-lit Tree?I bought a pre-lit Christmas tree last year, I noticed this year that some of the lights are not working. I have replaced the lights, but they are still not working. Is it possible to take all the light strings off and replace with new set of lights?
Painting Christmas Tree Light Wire?I have a pre-lit white Christmas tree. One row went out. I bought a 50 green wire strand ($2.28), changed all the bulbs and fuses, still nothing. I transferred all the bulbs back to the new green wire strand to put that where the lights were out.
Christmas Gift Ideas for My Boyfriend?My boyfriend and I have been together about 2 months now. He's 14 and I have no idea what to get him. I like to bake, but I don't just want to bake something for him, that's kinda cheesy. I'm planning on making him something for a gift like a bracelet or something, but I wanted to get him something too.
Lights Not Working on Pre-lit Tree?We bought a pre-lit xmas tree about ten tears ago. We set it up this year and all was well until a week later. We plugged it in and all the lights were out. Any first aid suggestions other than to get another tree?
Christmas Help for Children?My family and I are staying in a hotel. I have 3 kids. I don't get paid too much, not even enough to pay for the hotel weekly. Does anyone now where I csn get help for Chistmas?
Christmas Morning Sweet Thing?Does anyone have an idea of what sweet thing I could make on Christmas morning for my family?
Christmas Gift Ideas for Long Distance Relationship?We met at a mall on July 6, 2014. We have been boyfriend and girlfriend ever since. He moved back to the Netherlands because of his dad's job, and he was born there. He has a broken iPod and when we Skype, I can't hear him or see him at all. I love him so much, but I don't know what to get him for Christmas.
Christmas Help?I have 4 children (2 girls and 2 boys) and I have no job or any help. Where can I get Christmas help for my kids ages 14, 9, 10, 8?
Christmas Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?Okay so I've been dating my boyfriend for seven months now. I have no idea what to get him for Christmas. He never says he wants anything! He doesn't play any sports, but he hunts and fishes all the time.
Christmas Charities for Children?I just lost my job two weeks before Christmas. I don't know how I'm going to pay my rent. I've been crying. I am so depressed I can't get her my 10 year old nothing. I've prayed to God and this is where he guided me when I asked him for answers.
Christmas Gift for My Boyfriend?I'm having trouble deciding on a Christmas gift for my 15 year old boyfriend. Since we have only been dating for a month, I don't want to get anything too big; small but meaningful.
Christmas Gift for Boyfriend?What should I get my boyfriend for Christmas? He is getting me a ring and a new hoodie, but I have no idea what I should get him.
Christmas Gift Idea for Boyfriend?I don't know what to get my boyfriend for Christmas and he said he already got mine. He is 14 and we have been together for about 4 months. He is the country redneck type.
Christmas Charities for Children?I need help for Christmas for my daughter. She is 6 years old and I do not have anything to give her for Christmas. This is the 1st time I have ever asked, but this has been a tough year for Gabie and I. So anything I can get for her would truly be a blessing. Where can I apply?
Trouble With Pre-lite Tree Lights?The lights on my 7' St. Nicholas Square Douglas Fir artificial Christmas tree will not come on. How do I connect the plugs on my tree. There are 800 lights on the tree, and only the bottom section will light up.
Setting Up a Pre-lit Christmas Tree?Where do the plugs on the bottom level go (A15, A23, etc). What plugs go into the receptacles?
Organizations The Help with Gifts for Grandchildren?I am a grandparent with very little income. I have 2 grandkids, boys 4 and 7. is there any place that helps grandparents get gifts? It breaks my heart not to be able to get them anything.
Christmas Tree Lights Don't Blink?I have a desk top tree; when it is plugged into a 3 prong outlet it blinks. When I plug it into the same outlet with an adapter and with the lamp plugged into the adapter also the tree doesn't blink.
Christmas Charities?I need help with making a good Christmas for 2 beautiful blue eyed girls:) I'm late for a lot of places that help and I'm praying I can still find someone who can help me get gifts for my amazing family in our time of need. Any suggestions?
Some Lights Not Working on Yard Decoration?Our lawn deer's head won't light; the rest of it lights just fine. We had the same problem with our doe deer this year, but possibly with handling it, the problem was corrected. Nothing we've done gets the buck's head and neck to light up.
Christmas Card Caption?We took a picture of my husband and I kissing and my two boys are giving an annoying look to the camera. We need a caption for the photo.
Christmas Tree Lights Not Working?Christmas tree light manufacturers claim that if one light goes out the rest stay lit, this is not true. I have at least 20 sets with this claim that don't work including 2 prelit trees, why?
Christmas Help for Teens?I'm desperately trying to find gifts of any style, shape, or form, for 2 boys ages 17 and 13. If anything, I want them to have something to open on Christmas day!
Repairing a Broken Wire on Pre-lit Tree?I have a pre-lit Christmas tree with a broken wire on one strand. My question is can it be spliced and how to do it if it can be done.
Trouble With Pre-lit Christmas Tree Blue Tooth?I bought a I Twinkle pre-lit Christmas Tree and the Blue Tooth does not work. Lowes is sold out of that tree. What are my options?
New Jersey Christmas Charities?My sister-in-law is in a terrible situation. She lost her 1 year old baby boy (my nephew) to violence. She is struggling financially and has two other kids. Where can I sign her up for help with Christmas?
Christmas Charity Help in North Carolina?I am on disability and have custody of my 2 granddaughters. Is there any agency out there to help with their xmas?
No Voltage in Pre-lit Tree Lights?A whole section of our pre-lit Christmas tree has bulbs that are not working and black. We bought a light-keeper pro that shows there is no voltage in this portion. Is there anything we can do or are the lights done for good?
Strand of Lights Not Working on Pre-lit Tree?There is one strand of lights that are not on. Anyone know what might be wrong?
Tree Lights Not Working?I have a 9 ft prelit tree, expensive, but worth it. The tree is so big it is hard to find where the problem is. I have put short strands on the tree where lights go out. It seems like more each year. Are there any people who can redo all the light on a tree?
