It is time yet once more to begin the lengthy process of decorating the house and holiday lights are invariably part of the process. The latter is usually regarded as some sort of a tedious chore by most people and they tend to want to put off doing it as long as possible. However, if given enough thought and preparation, it does not have to be so difficult. Try reading on for some few tips and guidelines to remember.
When it comes to stapling the lights, a wire tack is best used in quick order. Regular wire staplers can damage the wiring and this can be a cause for shorting out. Using wire tacks help maintain the wirings in good condition and are easier to use in getting an organized and very tidy setup.
For lights that require roof attachment, you can make an allowance of a few feet around the house for better results. It will make the arrangement a whole lot neater as well as giving an organized overall look. Otherwise, the whole setup could end up looking very messy and scattered.
Worried about wall damage? Then non-invasive clips may be a good option for you. Besides leaving no telltale marks on the surface, there is no problem using them anywhere. Use them to attach the lights to places like the roof shingles, the rain gutters on the roof, or anywhere else. Take note that each bulb should be attached with its own individual clip.
One other matter to take note of is to avoid installing outdoor lights pointing up. This increases the likelihood of water to seep inside the light bulb and cause shorting out. Make it a point to keep the lights pointing downwards or pointing outward at all times.Use electrical tape as much as possible, especially with securing the wire connections. It protects the ends from getting wet and keeps the connections from being exposed. This way, the lights will stay working far longer and stay dry as well.
For purposes of hanging lights on trees or their branches, it is recommended to use a hooked pole. It is also possible to wound the lights around the tree trunk as another style. All that is needed is to wound the strands into a ball. Next is to wrap the lights around the trunk accordingly while allowing for some spacing in between.
In general, if a ladder has to be used in order to install the lights, then here's an important word of advice DON'T. If installing the decorations has the potential to cause serious injury then it would be better not to proceed at all. Since using a ladder entails a risk of falling it makes even more sense not to even try. No decoration installation is worth the hassle of getting injured even if its only a slight possibility.
These are just a few guidelines you can consider and there are still plenty of alternatives to choose from. On second thought, you can always just pay for the services of a professional to do the holiday lights instead. It will certainly be safer and you can look forward to a nicely decorated home for your trouble. So feel free to sit back and relax.
When it comes to stapling the lights, a wire tack is best used in quick order. Regular wire staplers can damage the wiring and this can be a cause for shorting out. Using wire tacks help maintain the wirings in good condition and are easier to use in getting an organized and very tidy setup.
For lights that require roof attachment, you can make an allowance of a few feet around the house for better results. It will make the arrangement a whole lot neater as well as giving an organized overall look. Otherwise, the whole setup could end up looking very messy and scattered.
Worried about wall damage? Then non-invasive clips may be a good option for you. Besides leaving no telltale marks on the surface, there is no problem using them anywhere. Use them to attach the lights to places like the roof shingles, the rain gutters on the roof, or anywhere else. Take note that each bulb should be attached with its own individual clip.
One other matter to take note of is to avoid installing outdoor lights pointing up. This increases the likelihood of water to seep inside the light bulb and cause shorting out. Make it a point to keep the lights pointing downwards or pointing outward at all times.Use electrical tape as much as possible, especially with securing the wire connections. It protects the ends from getting wet and keeps the connections from being exposed. This way, the lights will stay working far longer and stay dry as well.
For purposes of hanging lights on trees or their branches, it is recommended to use a hooked pole. It is also possible to wound the lights around the tree trunk as another style. All that is needed is to wound the strands into a ball. Next is to wrap the lights around the trunk accordingly while allowing for some spacing in between.
In general, if a ladder has to be used in order to install the lights, then here's an important word of advice DON'T. If installing the decorations has the potential to cause serious injury then it would be better not to proceed at all. Since using a ladder entails a risk of falling it makes even more sense not to even try. No decoration installation is worth the hassle of getting injured even if its only a slight possibility.
These are just a few guidelines you can consider and there are still plenty of alternatives to choose from. On second thought, you can always just pay for the services of a professional to do the holiday lights instead. It will certainly be safer and you can look forward to a nicely decorated home for your trouble. So feel free to sit back and relax.
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