How to Hang Outdoor Holiday Lights
The tradition of hanging holiday lights started with the lighting of candles and placing them on windowsills. Over the years, this transitioned into hanging electrical lights during the holiday season. Holiday lights are a must for most homeowners, and it is sometimes a competition among neighbors. However, hanging outdoor holiday lights is extremely dangerous because it often involves climbing to the roof of a house. The proper installation of holiday lights will lessen the chances of accidents. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Decide how you will decorate. You will need accurate measurements, so make a sketch of how you plan to hang the lights.
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Measure the perimeter of the house or building where you will hang the lights. Use the sketch to help with the measurements. Measure any additional sections that will need lights, including windows and doors.
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Choose which lights to use. The commonly used lights include minilights, C7 and C9 lights. Unlike minilights, C7 and C9 lights are significantly larger and will last longer. According to the measurements you made, buy enough lights to complete the project. Check to see if all the lights work, and untangle your lights.
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Hang roof lights. Place a ladder safely against the house or building, and have someone hold the ladder during the project. Attach S-clips to the wire of the lights, and then attach the lights to the gutter with the S-clips. Place the clips about 12 inches apart if you are expecting snow. If not, place the clips every 24 inches.
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Hang lights around windows and doors. Use finishing nails to secure the lights on the corners of the window or door. Use net lights for hanging lights on bushes, shrubs and trees.
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Connect all the lights to a timer because it will help save electricity.
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Tips & Warnings
Minilights are cheaper to use than C7 and C9 lights because they do not consume as much electricity, and they are cheaper to buy.
References
- Photo Credit Winter Holiday Lights image by Scott Griessel from Fotolia.com
