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Your first task this holiday season:hanging the Christmas lights outdoors.
Or, at least we hope so with our help.
If this is your first time decorating the exterior of your home for the holidays, keep it simple.
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Get ready to be the prettiest home on the block this Christmas.
This is where you get to start being creativebegin formingideasfor how you want your lights arranged.
Keep in mind thateverywhereis fair game!
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Considering splurging onLED Christmas lightswhich are durable and energy-efficient.
Buy Plastic Light Clips
For an easy time putting up (and taking down!)
youroutdoor Christmas lights, do yourself a favor and purchase a few sets of light clips.
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In addition, give each set of lights.
This is where that image you took at the beginning is helpful.
Turn on the Lights
Plug the male end of the last strand into an outdoor-rated extension cord.
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Slide ridge clips over the roof’s shingles and slide the bulb into the clip.
The least damaging way to hang Christmas lights is to use plastic light clips.
you might hammer in some nails to hold yourChristmas lightsif you dont mind the nail holes.
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Or it’s possible for you to use adhesive hooks that are removable.
Another option is to attach the lights with hot glue.
Some light clips can attach directly to shingles to hang your Christmas lights.
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You also can use nails on theeaves of your house.
There is no best direction to hang Christmas lights.
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