How To Hang String Lights Outside

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How to hang string lights outside.

Most commercial grade patio lights come with clips attached to the top of the bulb socket or the wire above the bulb. Work your way across the yard to hang the string lights between mounts following the pattern you envisioned. Secure lights with zip ties start at the end where you plug in your lights and use a zip tie to secure the first bulb to the eye hook to keep the strand in place. 2 coaxial staples work best coaxial staples are the best things to use if you are securing lights to wood like the side of your home or trees.

Turn planters over and paint the rim and inside the rim. Then secure each light to the cable using zip ties remember how many you counted in the previous step. For maximum support use a zip tie on either side of each socket in lieu of using the loop on the socket. Install a hook into each tree at the marked spot.

If you used a mounting wire clip the lights onto the wire. As you can see above the cord is secured by the staple opening. Mark the spots on the trees and drill guide holes. Create a romantic spot by twisting a string of white lights around a cluster of trees in your backyard.

Once you have all the strings hung and connectors secured you just simply add the lights back in. Apply additional coats as necessary for full coverage. Clip off the excess plastic. Not only will this create an enchanting place to sit in the evenings but it will be charming to look at from inside your home.

With a helper string the lights from one tree to the next holding them carefully to make sure the holes are the right distance apart. Wipe planters clean with a damp cloth.