Christmas is a big deal, so it is only normal to worry about outdoor lights, how, and where to hang them, as they are an indispensable part of Christmas. But you do not need to worry; this guide will take you step by step on how to hang outdoor Christmas lights.

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1. What You Might Need

Let us first gather the necessary tools and materials that you are going to need for your outdoor Christmas lights. Below is a complete list.

Outdoor Christmas lights: you must make sure they are suitable for outdoor use (meaning they are waterproof, snow-proof, and sunproof).

Hooks or clips: to fix the strings in place.

Ladder: to hang the string lightsin higher places

Weatherproof outdoor extension lead: to avoid any risk, it has to be waterproof.

2. How to prepare to hang outdoor Christmas lights

The preparations involve the following:

1. Taking Your Measurements

Measure the height and width of the area on which you want to hang the Christmas string lights. Then measure the distance from the socket to where you want your string lights to be to determine if the cable on the string lights is long enough or if you need an extension cord.

2. Check the Lights and Cables

After you receive your Christmas string lights, make sure that all the bulbs and cords are fine and there are no defects anywhere. Again, make sure the string lights are durable and suitable for outdoor use.

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3. How to Use Christmas Lights to Decorate Outside of Home

Decide on the place you want to hang the string lights on, if it is the porch, the patio, windows, eaves, or other places. After making this decision, bring your clips or gutter hooks and hang them in the area you decided upon.

After that, plug in the Christmas string lights and secure them using the clips till you make it to the end of your Christmas string light. The step before the last is to make sure the bulbs are evenly spaced for a uniform look. Finally, you are all set; all you need to do now is turn the string lights on and enjoy.

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4. How to Decorate Plants With Christmas Lights

Begin at the Top: locate the first bulb to know where to begin from. Then start wrapping the tree from the top and going downward.

Fasten the Cable: after reaching the last branch, wrap the cable loosely around it to secure the outdoor Christmas lights in place. Then extend the rest of the cable towards the power source.

Adjust and Test: make sure that the bulbs are evenly distributed and if the cable is loose, fasten it to your taste. Finally, turn on and enjoy your lights.

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Conclusion

To hang your Christmas string lights outdoors, first you need to make sure that you have all the necessary materials and that the lights are of good quality suitable for outdoor use. After you take the measurements of the area you chose, proceed on hanging your string lights. You can also use Christmas string lights to decorate your trees using the guide above. Ollny's LED Christmas lights are diverse, waterproof, and of high quality.