Tips For The Best Christmas Light Installation

| Thursday, December 12, 2013
By Jeannie Chapman


Christmas light installation is a very common part of decorating for the holidays for most people. Some people simply enjoy putting the bright lights on their tree, while others like to put some on their house or even bushes surrounding their home.

If planning to light up a tree, you are going to want to put some thought into the shape and size of the tree before you go out to the store and buy the strands of lights. Knowing the dimensions ahead of time will make it easier to determine how many strands of lights are most likely needed to ensure the entire tree gets covered the way you want it. Often, at least two or three strands of lights are needed to cover a tree completely, occasionally more are needed to complete the project.

While not an absolute necessity, it is always preferable to plan ahead and make yourself a pattern to follow to help you best place your lights and avoid getting spots on the tree that are bare from lack of lights. When you are finished putting on all the lights, turn them on so you can get a good view of the finished product and make any necessary changes to make it look the way you would like.

If you are planning to decorate the outside of your home along with the tree, you are going to need to plan for a lot more lights. Having an idea of the size of your home and the areas that you would like to decorate can be really helpful. You will also need to keep in mind that there is a specific type of lights needed for the outside. It is very important to ensure safety, that you have chosen 'outdoor' set of lights.

Because most areas surrounding the home are quite tall, it is likely you're going to need a tall ladder to help you reach the various heights so, ask someone to watch over you while you climb the ladder to ensure you are safe while climbing. If you need to go up to a very steep height, you should utilize a safety harness to help prevent dangerous slips and falls.

You can also choose to decorate shrubs and bushes when decorating the outside of your home. It is important to remember the area you would like to decorate must be able to easily and safely reach a power supply in order for you to turn on the lights.

It is also important to keep in mind, while these decorations are beautiful to look at, they can pose a fire hazzard if they are not properly looked after. Never place a strand of lights on a dry tree or shrub. It is also important to be sure the strand you're using is in good working order not only before you put it on but, throughout the holiday season.

The amount of time necessary for Christmas light installation varies. Asking you friends and family to join in the process can make it go much faster and can be a lot of fun.




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