The holiday season is upon us. It's a time of giving, cheer, and good will. It's also a time when men across the globe can be heard screaming in frustration as they try to install the ultimate holiday light display.

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The holiday season is upon us. It's a time of giving, cheer and good will. It's also a time when men across the globe can be heard screaming in frustration as they try to install the ultimate holiday light display.

And remember to inspect those strands of lights before you plug them in.

Electrician Robert O'Keefe said, “We're checking them for frayed or damaged wires or broken bulbs and make sure they're in good operating condition."

Be safety conscious. It should go without saying, but O'Keefe reminds us that if you're going to be using a ladder, make sure someone is at the bottom. Make sure the lights are secured properly.

O'Keefe said the last thing you should be doing is this: “There's all sorts of plastic adapters that you can put in your house without having to put staples or nails through them. Stapling is not recommended because you can penetrate the Christmas light wiring,” said O’Keefe.

You know those new LED lights you've heard about over the past few years? Sure the initial cost is more, but they last longer, they lower your electric bill, plus, they'll really bring out your inner Clarke Griswold by allowing you to string together enough of them to light up the whole neighborhood.

“Some of the manufacturers allow you to plug in up to 80 strings of LED lights into a standard outlet. The savings are huge. The bulbs also last, almost a lifetime. They don't need a replacement,” said O’Keefe.

O'Keefe also reminds us to take down the displays when the holidays are over. While you should be using wires and lights rated for outdoor use, they are seasonal items and should not be left out in the elements all year long.