When it's time to hang Christmas lights, you may notice a few dead bulbs. Repairing these lights won't be easy, but with a little determination and know-how, it can be done.

For those of us not quite as skilled in the electrical trade, here are some common problems with string lights and how to solve them.

Most new packs of Christmas lights come with a replacement fuse—which should give you a clue as to how common fuse problems are with these things. A blown fuse also causes the entire string to ...

Busted Christmas string lights can darken your holidays. Here's how to make simple repairs to burned-out bulbs, fuses, and other common problems.