Why so serious? Lets put a smile on that face! The last two phrases were quoted by Joker in the movie The Dark Knight. So what does that phrase have to do with holiday lights you ask? Well people tend to cringe at the thought of having to start the holiday decorations, particularly the lighting setups. They can be quite tedious at times and requires some measure of meticulousness. Not to worry because arranging the lights does not have to be that difficult with these quick tips.
First on the list is stapling the lights, it would be best to use a wire tack and not just regular stapler. A stapler has a tendency to harm the wires during attachment leading to a dangerous short circuit. Wire tack staples, on the other hand, are keep the wires intact and unharmed when securing them to any surface. Make sure to secure the lights in an organized manner to keep things neat and tidy.
If the lights have to be strung along the roof, make sure to allow for a few feet around the house. Not only does this give a much neater appearance but it also provides a very organized look. Failing to do so would end in a very messy result and no one would want that.
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 tendency of water to seep into the light bulb and cause shorting out. Always keep the lights pointing downwards or pointing outward.If possible, make electrical tape usage a mandatory procedure, especially with securing the wire connections. It helps to keep the ends from getting wet. This way, the lights will be able to stay dry and working far longer.
A hooked makeshift pole is advisable for use in hanging lights atop of trees. Winding the lights around trees is also a good option. Get the wire strands into a ball shape then start winding them around the tree trunk or branches. Just make sure to allow for some spacing in between the following strands.
In general, if a ladder has to be used in order to install the lights, then heres an important word of advice DONT. 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.
As mentioned all throughout, there are plenty of alternatives if need be. On hindsight, you can always just have a professional install the holiday lights instead. Not only is it a whole safer for you as the homeowner, you can rest easy knowing that the setup of your holiday lights will look so much better.
First on the list is stapling the lights, it would be best to use a wire tack and not just regular stapler. A stapler has a tendency to harm the wires during attachment leading to a dangerous short circuit. Wire tack staples, on the other hand, are keep the wires intact and unharmed when securing them to any surface. Make sure to secure the lights in an organized manner to keep things neat and tidy.
If the lights have to be strung along the roof, make sure to allow for a few feet around the house. Not only does this give a much neater appearance but it also provides a very organized look. Failing to do so would end in a very messy result and no one would want that.
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 tendency of water to seep into the light bulb and cause shorting out. Always keep the lights pointing downwards or pointing outward.If possible, make electrical tape usage a mandatory procedure, especially with securing the wire connections. It helps to keep the ends from getting wet. This way, the lights will be able to stay dry and working far longer.
A hooked makeshift pole is advisable for use in hanging lights atop of trees. Winding the lights around trees is also a good option. Get the wire strands into a ball shape then start winding them around the tree trunk or branches. Just make sure to allow for some spacing in between the following strands.
In general, if a ladder has to be used in order to install the lights, then heres an important word of advice DONT. 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.
As mentioned all throughout, there are plenty of alternatives if need be. On hindsight, you can always just have a professional install the holiday lights instead. Not only is it a whole safer for you as the homeowner, you can rest easy knowing that the setup of your holiday lights will look so much better.
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