How To Hang Christmas Lights Outside
How To Hang Christmas Lights Outside
Every year we approach the task, welcome or not, of hanging our Christmas lights. My husband and I do it together and I am the so-called co-pilot, I love it, he on the other hand, wel...l. I like a nice orderly look, all white lights and icicles on the roof with green on the bushes and red by the candy canes. A nice clean look. Here's a few tips from someone who has been there and done that for too many years to count.
Get A Layout Of The Land
The first thing to do is to determine what you need. How many strings of lights do you need for your roof line? Determine where your power supply is, how you supply power and how many extension cords you will need and a remote to turn the lights off if you do not have an inside switch, don't want to be outside in the cold to turn off your lights. You will also need roof clips to attach your lights to the roof line and don't forget the ladder.
If you need to purchase new lights, always check the cord color, white or green. The new LED lights are more energy efficient and a good investment for future outside decorating.
Assembling all your supplies before you start will eliminate unneeded frustration while hanging your outside Christmas lights.
If you need to purchase new lights, always check the cord color, white or green. The new LED lights are more energy efficient and a good investment for future outside decorating.
Assembling all your supplies before you start will eliminate unneeded frustration while hanging your outside Christmas lights.
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How To Hang Christmas Lights Outside
Start Hanging Your Christmas Lights....
While starting to hang your ourside lights, alway keep safety in mind. Make sure the ladder is secure, don't reach from the ladder and take into consideration the outside elements, is it wet or slippery, and take precautions to prevent any slips or falls.Make sure that the lights are in working order, prior to attaching clips. There are different types of clips, icicle clips, gutter clips and shingle clips. Attach the clips to the lights before hanging the lights, or stakes if you are using lights in the ground. Always keep some extra clips in your pocket. For C9's, each light get a clip and make sure that all the lights are pointed in the same direction, up or down. This will keep the lights uniform and tight. Decide where to start and make sure that the male and female connections are correct.
Clips
Christmas Light Extenstion Pole
Emerald Innovation-import 31145 8-Feet Yard Pole with Telescoping Arm
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8-feet yard pole with telescoping arm
Extension Cords and Timers
Hanging Your Christmas Lights
Either from the roof or ladder, clip the lights onto the roof line, since you have already put the clips on the lights, it is just a matter of clipping the lights to roof or gutter. If you are using a nail gun or staple gun,be careful not to staple into the string of lights, the better option is to use clips to hang your Christmas Lights outside. If you come across a spot which will not layout, such as on a peak, just keep the lights even on both sides,
Reaping The Rewards
Once you have finished hanging the Christmas Lights outside, you can sit back have a cold drink or a hot one if it is cold outside and take in the breath taking beauty of your decorated home.
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poutine
Dec 24, 2011 @ 5:13 pm | delete
- So, that's how it's done, the smart way.
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WeddingZazzle
Dec 17, 2011 @ 11:56 pm | delete
- Nicely done. Blessed by a Squid Angel :)
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StephenC
Dec 26, 2010 @ 6:02 pm | delete
- Nice lens! I don't do the roof anymore, too hard to put up and take down. I put lights around bushes, etc, but even that took me all day! But I sure love the look of lights on houses. My hat is off to the people who do a great job.
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ClassyGals
Dec 9, 2010 @ 6:50 pm | delete
- I actually hang my outside Christmas lights myself. Christmas just doesn't feel the same without them.
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livingfrontiers
Dec 8, 2010 @ 4:56 pm | delete
- I think if everyone, everyone added one string of lights to a window or a door, and did that each year, we would have a very merry landscape! We have LED lights now only, and they are wonderful...
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