How to Hang Solar Landscaping Lights
Solar landscaping lights add a whimsical feel to an outdoor space, especially at night. These lights come in a wide range of styles, including lanterns and light strings, designed for hanging. Putting these types of lights into place is a simple task once you find an ideal location. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Find a location for your solar lights that get several hours of direct sunlight each day. This ensures optimal charging and longer lasting light in dark periods.
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Use nails to attach solar light strings to a fence or wall. Strands of solar lights have multiple cords loosely twisted together and covered in waterproof coating. Hammer the nails into place and push the cords over the nails by creating a gap in the twist.
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Hang solar lanterns from walls, fences or decks by mounting a wall hook. Screw the hook to the wall and place the lantern's handle over the hook.
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Use shepherd's hooks to hang the solar landscape lights. Press the shepherd's hooks into the ground at the desired location and hang a solar lantern from each one. Place a series of shepherd's hooks in an area and string solar light strands between them.
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Tips & Warnings
Shepherd's hooks come in a variety of heights. Hang the lanterns directly above the ground to light a pathway or higher up to light a deck.
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