Christmas light installation charges! They resemble the dazzle a little child sees on Christmas morning. Now hanging them on trees and rooflines—ah, that’s quite another experience. Let’s start right now on how you can create a glittering paradise from your house.
visualize this: Hot chocolate in hand, you are standing in your front yard marveling at your roofline. It seems like a wild canvas just waiting for a bit of glitter. You first need tons of clips. Though try the all-purpose clips for roofs and gutters; there is no one best clip. They are like light hanging Swiss Army knives.
Concerning shingles… Tightly, my friend! Safety always comes first. Use a strong ladder, and for moral reasons have someone spot you. None want to tell the ER how they lost a combat using an icicle light.
Let us now slither across to those magnificent trees. Organizing lights around branches is not only for fun for kids. Spiral upward starting at the base. Imagine it as tightly wrapped, big, thorny candy cane. If you are vertically challenged, use a light-hanging pole; I promise it will be a neck-saver. And use bigger bulbs for big trees. They will be like Rudolph’s nose against the nighttime heavens.
Wiring methods—oh my, the magic—or mystery—happens there. Never forget to check the wattage. You want not to short-circuit your whole block. Keeping connections off the ground, use outdoor-rated extension cords. Your friend here is electrical tape, closing those plugs from the misbehavior of the winter.
Here’s a small nugget from Uncle Joe: “Always hang lights when the weather’s pleasant. Fixing lights in the snow is as pleasant as wearing damp socks. And keep in mind timers are your buddy. Nobody wants to be the neighbor who neglects to cut off the lights during daylight hours.
Done well, your house will be the wonder of the area. People will wander past nodding in holiday appreciation. Given a light show straight from a winter fairy tale, who needs reindeer? Embrace the craziness, hang them with love, and may your Christmas shine bright!