LUBBOCK, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 11/29/12 -- As if the holidays don't have enough demands of their own, the chore of decorating homes and businesses can truly add a layer of stress to the holiday for many homeowners. The frustrating task of inspecting which lights operate and which ones have lost their glow can take the joy out of the season. It's easy to see that the extra duties surrounding the holidays can ruin all the fun. But, according to the professional home decorators in the Christmas Decor franchise network, there is a better way -- a much better way: Hire a professional.

"Our professionals can beautifully decorate your home or business and allow you to spend more time beside the fireplace with loved ones," says Blake Smith, President of Christmas Decor. "Across the country, people are experiencing the absolute ease of having Christmas Decor accentuate their homes with holiday elegance."

Holiday decorating companies like Christmas Decor make it their business to provide a stress free holiday experience and Smith says that there are a number of reasons why people choose to have their homes and businesses decorated by a professional company. While safety is at the top of the list, many people also enjoy the peace of mind in knowing their homes will be looking their best without too much fuss.

"Quality holiday decorating, especially lighting, takes time, physical ability, design skills and knowledge of electrical limitations -- things that many of us do not have," says Smith. "People want a great-looking finished product and they find that the easiest way to accomplish this is to hire a professional." Holiday stress can be something that we all deal with, but a little help from a professional holiday decorator sure can go a long way.

The Christmas Decor Franchise Network, which has been decorating homes and businesses since 1986, providing services annually to more than 50,000 properties nationwide. Christmas Decor, Inc. focuses primarily on exterior decorating services, offering customized lighting displays, garlands, wreaths, and bows. Installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of all decorations are included in the full-service package that Christmas Decor clients receive.

For more information on having Christmas Decor decorate your home or business, please contact Christmas Decor by visiting www.christmasdecor.net.

About Christmas Decor
Since its inception in 1986, Christmas Decor has risen to become the premier holiday lighting and decorating company in North America. The Texas-based company was founded by Blake Smith as an off-season supplement to his landscape business and as a method to provide year-round work for employees. Christmas Decor quickly emerged as a viable business opportunity and today, operates in more than 350 markets in 48 states and Canada. Plans are underway to open locations in more than 100 new markets through franchise expansion in select communities around the country. Christmas Decor is highly revered in its field and has received consistent recognition for its efforts; some highlights include having been named one of a Top Ten Home Improvement Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine and AOL Small Business. Christmas Decor's parent company, The Decor Group, also offers the Nite Time Decor franchise opportunity, a growing 42-unit concept specializing in architectural and landscape lighting services. For more information, visit www.christmasdecor.net.