Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for HomeStyle, a nationally syndicated home improvement/design section published weekly in newspapers across the country (you can view HomeStyle article examples at omaha.com/inspiredhome)
. I’m looking to interview holiday decorating
service professionals and homeowners for the following article: LET THEM HANG LIGHTS! 8 REASONS TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL EXTERIOR DECORATOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. This article will explore the pros and cons of hiring a professional holiday decorating service to handle your outdoor decorating for the Christmas season. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon central time,Wednesday, August 3.
QUESTIONS:1. (THIS QUESTION FOR HOMEOWNERS ONLY) Why and when did you hire a holiday exterior decorating professional/company to hang your Christmas season holiday lights outside/around your home? What did they hang/install? What did they charge? Why was it worth it? What tips would you provide to other homeowners on this topic? What is your full name, and city/state location?2. (NEXT QUESTIONS ARE FOR THE EXPERTS) Why is it worth considering hiring a professional to hang/install your exterior holiday lights and décor?3. What are the pros and cons of enlisting a pro to do this work?4. What can/can’t a professional do when it comes to outdoor lights/props/décor?5. What will they typically charge (low to high $ range) for this type of service?6. Do you have a cautionary tale you can share about why it’s best to hire a professional instead of doing it yourself (e.g., you can fall off a ladder/the roof, get an electric shock, etc.)?7. What tips would you provide homeowners as to what they should consider asking a professional to hang/install and where?8. How can/should homeowners look for a professional exterior holiday decorating service? What questions should they ask before hiring?9. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic?10. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
Keywords
homeowners, house decorating
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