Wake to the gentle sound of wind chimes stirring in the breeze.
Or finish off the day on a front porch, in the soothing atmosphere created by wind chimes.
Installing wind chimes takes just a few minutes.
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Prevailing winds usually blow east/west rather than north/south, though your area may differ.
But this is also simple to do, and brackets are great for displaying decorative wind chimes.
Set up a ladder in front of the area.
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Change the drill configs to low torque.
Attach the two hooks' ends, then slowly turn until complete.
Hang the Wind Chimes
Attach fishing line, string, or twine to the wind chimes.
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Attach the other end to the hook or bracket.
For hooks in high-wind areas, terminate the end of the hook with pliers.
Clean the bottom of the gutter first for best adhesion.
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wrap up the hook end with pliers or use a magnet hook with a carabiner.
Push the shepherd hook into the soil with your foot by stepping on the bottom section.
Run water over hard soil to soften it.
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Do not hammer down on the top of the shepherd hook.
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