With the Help of This $20 Outlet Timer, I Didn’t Utter a Single Four-Letter Word While Setting Up the Christmas Lights

If you’re not aspiring to a Clark Griswold-level of decorating, it could work for you, too.
Consumer Reports

Why Smart Plugs Are the Best Outdoor Light Timers and How to Use Them

Maybe you love displaying giant inflatable ghosts, strings of spooky lights, fog machines, or strobe lights at this time of year. But programming light timers to turn everything on and off each night?
Southern Living on MSN

Do You Need To Unplug Outdoor Christmas Lights Every Night?

Here's how long your holiday display can stay on.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Make sure CFL bulbs are approved for timers, outdoor use

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. We have CFL bulbs on timers outside our house. I have heard that you shouldn't do this. Is this true? If so, why? Using light ...