How to Decorate Outside With Rope Light
Versatile rope lighting gives outdoor displays an intriguing look. Unlike traditional outdoor lighting, rope lights are spaced about an inch apart in flexible plastic tubing that can be used in a variety of ways. Wrap the tubing around posts or railings or purchase ready-to-display decorations at a home-improvement store. Let your imagination take over with these simple-to-use rope lights. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Attach the rope lighting with mounting clips, mounting tracks or zip ties. Use screws or nails to attach clips to an outdoor surface, and secure the rope using the clips. Tracks can be attached with nails, screws or adhesives. Snap the rope into the track. Zip ties are another alternative when tracks and clips are not feasible. Ties work well on stair rails.
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Select the correct wire count for the decorating project. A typical rope has two wires, which makes it easy to wrap around objects. The bulbs in a two-wire rope must operate in unison. Multiwire rope has three, four or five wires that offer more options. An outside controller gives the owner an option to set each wire separately.
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Purchase outside decorations that are ready to display. Displays are sculpted from all-weather aluminum and are ready for immediate set-up. Colorful lights are attached to the display and only need to be plugged in.
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Decorate porch columns with multirope lights for an inviting entrance. Wrap multirope lights around the columns. Use a controller if you want the lights to flash or undulate in a wave. Circling a tree trunk with lights gives your home curb appeal.
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Wrap porch railings and stair railings using two-wire rope lights. Use two-wire ropes to wind around smaller objects to produce a more form-fitting and flexible design.
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Outline the front door and windows with colored lights. Frame the roof and sides of the house for a grander display.
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Tips & Warnings
Always have the lights unplugged while installing or modifying the lights.
Do not plug in lights that are still wound on the spool.
Only cut lights at designated marks and always add an end cap.
References
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