How Do You Hang Outdoor String Lights On Gutters

Install the bulbs in your string lights.

How do you hang outdoor string lights on gutters.

String lights look great hanging in many different ways strung in parallel rows crisscrossed or radiating from a central point like a chandelier or outdoor fireplace. If you don t have an exterior outlet where you need one be sure to have an outdoor extension cord handy. Get it as soon as tue sep 29. Choose where to hang your outdoor lights.

Café lights add a gorgeous glow to an outdoor living space but they can be tricky to hang if you don t have trees or other tall objects to string them from. If you re starting with a new light string repeat steps 1 3 above. Pick a spot outside where you d like to hang your string lights and identify a power source. Measure for length and roughly choose your light configuration.

First explore different designs and choose the lighting layout that s right for you. Mark the spots on the trees and drill guide holes. It s totally temporary so it s perfect for renters. 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.

If you have just finished hanging lights across your gutter and are continuing with the same strand across your peak use socket caps or electrical tape to cover the sockets not in use leading up to the peak. Drill guide holes on the trees where you want to hang the lights. Install a hook into each tree at the marked spot.