Ridge Lantern

Every December, I watch neighbors drag ladders out of the garage, untangle knots of extension cords, and balance on roof edges with a box of C9 bulbs in one hand. Some of them manage to create a decent display. Many of them end up with a string of dead lights on the second try, a blown fuse in the garage, and a lingering worry about whether the ladder was stable enough on the uneven ground. The idea of tackling holiday lighting yourself sounds like a money-saving tradition,