How to Restrain an Outdoor Hanging Light
Hanging lights have a simplicity and elegance that makes them every bit as attractive outside as they are indoors. When the wind starts to blow, however, outdoor pendants can become a danger as they swing back and forth. Wind will also disturb their light, making it difficult to enjoy dinner or other evening activities outdoors because of the shifting illumination. A removable bracing system will allow you to enjoy the elegant illumination of your hanging lights in nearly any weather. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Drill four small holes through the lampshade spaced evenly around the light. The holes should be at least 2 inches from the bulb.
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Hold a string directly above one of the holes so its end is even with the structure the pendant light is hanging from. Mark the spot where the string intersects with the hole with a pen.
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Hold the end of the string to the point from which the hanging light is suspended. Extend the string straight out along the ceiling so it goes past one of the holes you drilled. Make a mark on the ceiling at the point where you marked the string. Repeat for the other three holes. You should now have four holes, evenly spaced around the light.
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Drill eye hooks into the ceiling at the four points you marked. If it is made out of a material such as cement, which is difficult to drill into, attach eyelets with epoxy or some other adhesive.
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Tie one end of a string around a small piece of dowel. Thread the string through one of the holes so the dowel is inside. Tie the other end through the eyelet in front of it so there is little slack, and cut the string. Repeat for the other three strings.
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Tips & Warnings
If your hanging light does not have a ceiling structure above it, brace it by tying the four strings to surrounding tree branches, walls and other structures. Install eyelets to attach the strings to as necessary.
References
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