Don’t stress about making your home merry and bright.
We’ll show you how to hang Christmas lights on houses safely, so they shine all season long.
You also need to decide how large your Christmas house display will be.
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No matter how simple or complex, it helps to have a plan.
LED vs. Incandescent Lights
What kind of bulb matters, too.
LED Christmas lights also tend to have more lights per string, which compensates for any reduction in brightness.
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They also tend to be whiter in color than incandescent lights which have a yellow tint.
They’re made of acrylic, which is harder to break.
Then evaluate yourpower situation.
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Hanging Christmas Lights Safely
Always consider safety when hanging Christmas lights around your home exterior.
(Check out the CPSC’s brochure for more holiday safety tips.)
Work with a partner when hanging Christmas lights.
The ESFI says metal ladders can conduct electricity, which isn’t good when plugging in Christmas lights.
Step 4:Measure your home using our tips above to determine how many light strands you need.
double-check you have enough extra to plug in the lights once hung.
Step 5:Secure your Christmas lights tightly but without damaging the wires.
Avoid securing your Christmas lights with nails and staples because this will increase the likelihood of ruining them.
Determine what tools and hooks you gotta hang the Christmas lights.
Use clips thatclamp onto guttersand bricks or slide under roof shingles to hold bulbs in place.
Another smart Christmas lighting pick?
“For extra convenience, look for stakes with timers and remote controls.”
Step 6:When you’re done hanging Christmas lights, admire your handiwork!
This way, it’s possible for you to reach your roof and gutters without climbing a ladder.
Simply buy vinyl siding hooks.
Yes, it’s possible for you to attach lights to solid surfaces likeconcrete and bricksusing a glue gun.
