Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Keep Turning On?Recently purchased and assembled a Home Accents 9 foot prelit Christmas tree. Works great EXCEPT when I turn off the lights using the remote or foot pedal, they go off but turn back on in about 5 minutes. Only way to turn them off for longer is to unplug the tree. Any suggestions?
Light Settings on Christmas Trees?I've just purchased a Homebase prelit Christmas tree. There are 8 light settings but I can't find a way of choosing one of them. It keeps going through the cycle of all 8. Help!
Half Section of Pre-lit Tree Lights Out?The bottom part of the top piece of my pre-lit tree went out. These lights are wired in parallel, so if one goes out, the others stay lit. The whole top section is on the same strand and I've checked every single bulb in the bottom part that is out and they are all securely in the socket. I've even checked the fuses, although the top of the strand is still lit. If I remove one bulb, the whole strand goes out. If I replace a bulb in the section that is out with one I've already tested, the section still stays dark. It doesn't make sense. I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?
Vacuum Plugged into Outlet with Christmas Tree Blew Lights?I plugged my vacuum into my pre-lit Christmas tree outlet and every last light bulb on my tree is blown. Is there anything I can do?
LED Lights on Christmas Tree Not Working?I have a four year old pre lit Christmas tree. In the top section (3rd) some of the lights are not working, while others do. I followed the cord from the plug and they seem to split off with one side working the other not. I also did a current check and there is power running through the side with the non functioning lights.
One Row of Christmas Tree Lights Not Working?My tree has one row where the lights don't work. I bought the light keeper pro and checked the connection. Four strands have a steady beep, but the other strands don't. I have tired taking out one of the already lit bulbs and putting it in the one that doesn't work but nothing.
Repairing a Pre-lit Christmas Tree?We just got a 9 ft Christmas tree (National Tree Company) that has 4 sections and 10 different light settings. The 3 section is out of sync with the other 3 sections. When it is white the others are colored and vice versa. Is there any way to sync them?
Fabric Door Bell Decoration?I was wondering what is the size of the pattern pieces to cut to make this decoration?
Using a Balsam Hill Christmas Tree Without the Remote?Can my pre-lit Balsam Hill Christmas tree work without the remote? Can I just somehow plug it into the wall and not worry about color changing and bypass the remote some? If so how? I lost mine and can't afford to order/buy one and I am stuck with a pretty tree with no lights.
Repairing Dim Lights on a Pre-lit Christmas Tree?Our five year old, 10 ft Christmas tree's lights are about half the brightness they were last year. The bottom section is brighter than the rest of the tree, but overall the whole tree is dim. We contacted the company we bought the tree from and they suggested the transformer was going. We replaced the transformer, but they are still overall dim.
Using Partially Burned Out Strands of Christmas Lights?I have a long strand of mini lights with the middle third of the strand burnt out (blackened bulbs). There are too many to fix. Is it unsafe to go ahead and use the strand (just bury the blackened section out of sight in the tree)?
LED Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Not Working?I have been trying to troubleshoot our Home Accents 7.5ft pre-lit LED Christmas tree and need some help. We have had the tree for two seasons without any issues. The contacts between the sections is through the 'trunk ' of the tree and all seems to be OK and lock firmly and smoothly in place.
Meaning of Army Boots Under a Christmas Tree?What does it mean when someone puts Army boots under the Christmas tree?
Pre-lit Xmas Tree Color Changing Light Function Malfunctioning?I have an artificial Christmas tree. This year I turned on the shifting colors option on the tree and in the line around the section between the middle section and the top section many lights are changing constantly to the wrong colors when the tree changes colors. Sometimes when it's not changing all the lights at all they are flickering through a multitude of colors.
Not All of the Lights Work on Pre-lit Christmas Tree?I have a tree with 3 sections. One strand of lights on each section will not work. Can someone help? I have changed the fuse and checked out the lights. None are missing. I am ready to toss it in the backyard.
Changing Color Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Out of Sync?Our Martha Stewart Living Christmas tree is pre-lit with lights that can be clear, multi color, or changing between the two. The tree is in 3 pieces. All of the lights work, but the lights are not in sync. When the top two sections are multi-colored the bottom is clear and vice versa.
Christmas Tree Lights Don't Work?One string of lights on my Christmas tree doesn't work and all the bulbs are black. It's not that one light makes them all out! Why are they black?
Making Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees?How can I put icing (like sugar cookie icing) on the outside of an ice cream cone to make it look like a Christmas tree with popcorn decorations?
Replacement Bulb for an Outdoor Reindeer Display?I am in need of one single bulb to fix my reindeer. Where can I find replacement bulbs?
Repairing Old Lighted Christmas Decorations?I recently saved some old large Christmas bells. They were wired with 1 bulb, but that is gone in most of them. Is there some kind of kit that I can buy or does anybody have an idea of what could work?
Repairing the Hat on a Lighted Snowman Yard Decoration?Last winter squirrels destroyed the hat covering on the lighted snowman decorating our front yard. The covering material remaining on the hat brim seems like hard plastic strands. Can anyone suggest a material and method to refurbish the snowman's black top hat?
Attaching Scrapbook Paper Cut Outs to a Styrofoam Ball?I am wanting to make a Christmas ornament by using left over scrapbook paper scraps (punched flower) attached to a Styrofoam ball. What is the best way to make it stick, using what glue or even mod podge? I have used a pin in the middle, but the edges stick up. Please advise.
Making a Christmas Tree Skirt from Old Clothing?My father-in-law passed away and he had a bunch of overalls and red bandanas. Do you have any ideas for using overalls and the bandanas to make a Christmas tree skirt?
Making a Christmas Ornament Display Stand?I could swear I've seen a handmade ornament display. My little 40 inch tree is full of rust. I have had it since I was 13 yrs old; I'm 55 now. I hate to let it go, but it keeps going crooked. Anyway I'm thinking I could make a display stand and put those specific ornaments on it.
Making Christmas Tree Tinsel?Any ideas on how to make tinsel for the Xmas tree; since it isn't sold anymore?
Fixing Mini Christmas Lights?I have an older set of incandescent Christmas lights, the mini kind. There are four or five bulbs that are out and each time I replace them with a new bulb it immediately blows. The section stays lit, but that bulb does not. I'm assuming there's something wrong with the socket? Is there any fix for that?
Pre-lit Tree Not Working?I accidentally took a light off the tree and realised it's pre-lit. If I screw it back on will it work or do we need a new tree?
Middle and Top of Pre-lit Tree Not Working?I have a 3 part 7.5' pre lit LED Christmas tree. It is 2 yrs old. The bottom piece lights up and switches perfectly fine between the white and multi colored lights, however the entire middle section and top sections will not light up at all.
Christmas Lights Don't Work When Strung Together?I have 3 strands of brand new (Target brand) snowflake lights. They all work when tested inside. After being hung and attached end to end, only the set (#1) closest to the power cord works. The sets specifically say they are meant to be connected to multiple sets. What gives?
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Lights Quit Working?We have a pre-lit tree from Home Depot. The lights have quit working. The tree is about 2 years old. The lights were working and then a couple of days after I decorated the tree they quit working. We have tried everything such as replacing bulbs and fuses, plugging into a different outlet, and an extension cord.
Pre-lit LED Christmas Tree Lights Not Working?We have a 7.5' GE Pre-Lit LED Christmas tree and unfortunately I didn't wait for my husband to put it together; I just did it myself. However, I didn't realize that I wasn't supposed to plug in the tree before having all the sections connected. So now none of the lights work.'
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Not Lighting?I have plugged in all three sections of our tree securely. I have used a meter to check the current through each section. I have confirmed a current. But there are no lights. What is next?
Multifunction Lights on Pre-lit Tree Only Blinking?I have a Home Accents 7.5' pre-lit LED tree with multifunctioning lights (clear, color, blinking). When I set it up, the tree would only blink clear and colored lights. The control box on the tree does not work to alter this.
Top Part of Pre-lit Tree Not Lighting Up?The top section of my pre lit Christmas tree will not light up. When I take the top section off the tree and plug it in by itself all the lights light up. I do not know why the top part will not come on when the rest of the tree works perfectly?
Repairing a Broken Wire on a Pre-lit Tree?I found a broken wire on my Martha Stewart pre-lit Christmas tree. Can it be repaired?
Repairing Nativity Scene Display Lights?I have a Peanuts nativity scene display. On some of the characters all the lights are black. I assume they are blown. I have replaced all the bulbs and voila they all came back on for a millisecond, but now they are all blown again. One made it a few hours before it blew again. Anyone know what is going on with this stuff?
Replacing the Lights on Outdoor Christmas Decorations?I have 3D reindeer from the 80s. The lights were a mess so I cut them off and need to replace them. What are the best and easiest lights to use? I have a lot of deer and a large village.
Making Christmas Tree Ornaments from Used Cards?How many Christmas cards does it take to make a medium size Christmas tree ornament?
Not All Lights Work on Pre-lit Christmas Tree?I checked the fuses, only 1/2 of 1 string is out on a pre-lit artificial tree that plugs into the base in 3 sections.
Making a Christmas Angel?I know I asked this before about the little angel with the muffler. I am going to try and make her as close as I can. I just wish I could see her legs and the body. Can anyone help with some ideas?
Making Gift Tags and Ornaments from Christmas Cards?How do you make gift tags and ornaments from the front of Christmas cards?
Making a Jewelry Christmas Tree?What type of glue do you use to attach the jewelry to the fabric? I want something that I know will stick, but I don't want it to be noticeable.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
Top Part of Pre-lit Tree Not Working?I have a three part Christmas tree. All the bulbs on the top portion have a black shadow in them and do not light up. I replaced a couple of bulbs, but nothing happened. They are all not lighting. What do I do to have the whole tree lit. I bought it in December 2015.
Pre-lit Tree Has Blackened Lights?I have been using LightKeeper Pro for several years and have had wonderful success keeping the lights on my pre-lit tree working. Now I have one section that has all the lights out and they all are at least partially black. I have replaced several of them, but they are all still out. What next?
Repairing an Old Outdoor Christmas Train Decoration?This train is over 20 yrs old. The lighted wheels still turn and the smoke stack still blows lighted smoke bursts. It is still lovely, but more of the old lights have stopped working every year. I would like to repair it, if possible.
Dog Chewed on Pre-lit Christmas Tree Wire?My new pup chewed on the bottom wire and now the pre-lit LED lights aren't working on our brand new tree we bought this year. Is there a fix for it? Or does anyone know where I can get the strand of lights that change color to replace it?
Best Glue for Making a Jewelry Christmas Tree?What type of glue do you recommend for the tree or decoration of jewelry on velvet?
Repairing a Lighted Outdoor Snowman Decoration?The light on my 40 inch outside snowman decoration is broken, the whole mechanism. Where can I get a replacement part?
Setting Light Colors on a Pre-lit Christmas Tree?I just purchased a pre-lit tree from target last night. I got it all set up and plugged in. It seems like the top piece is on a different setting than the bottom two pieces. And I can't get them to match up. Any ideas? Like now, the top piece is multi-colored and the two bottom pieces are white.
Lights Not Working on Pre-lit Tree?I have a pre-lit tree and all the lights just went out. This tree has only been lit for 2 weeks (a couple of hours a night), we do not see a fuse to replace and the bulbs do not look burned out. Any ideas how to fix?
Middle of Tree Not Lit?I have a 7.5 Rocky Mountain pre-lit tree and it was bought last year. The top and bottom of the tree lights up; just a small part in the middle does not. I have checked all the bulbs and found nothing. Any ideas?
Pre-lit Tree Lights Keep Blinking?I have a pre-lit Norway spruce 9ft. Christmas tree. It is simple to set up. All you need to do is to attach each section of the tree (4 sections) and plug the adapter into a wall outlet and that's it, the whole tree lights up. But the lights are flashing off and on.
Strand of Lights on Pre-lit Christmas Tree Keeps Going Out?When I turn on my pre-lit Christmas tree all the lights light, but within 5 minues one strand of lights goes out and won't come back on. Do you know what the problem is? The next day when I relight all lights are on and again 5 minutes later that same strand turns off.
Pre-lit Christmas Tree Stopped Lighting Up?I purchased a Noma Christmas tree with led lights already on it. I set it up last night and only one section did not light up. I was frustrated, so I turned it off and went to bed. This morning I turned it on, one minute later there was a popping sound and all the lights dimmed down to almost off.
Not All Lights Working on Pre-Lit Christmas Tree?My pre-iit Christmas tree is about 3 years old and I have tried replacing the bulbs and fuses. The bottom half of the Christmas tree is lit, but the top half is not. What else can I do or should I just get a new tree?
Repairing Lights on Pre-lit Garlands?I have too many pre-lit garlands with lights not working. I've replaced fuses, checked each mini light, and get a 'positive' for electrical in each of these, but the lights still do not work. My outlet is good. I've obviously tested it. I have too many to simply throw them out. Any thoughts? What gives?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
Instructions for Making a Readers Digest Santa?Does anyone have instructions for making a Readers Digest Santa Claus?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
