Instead of attaching the wood poles to a deck i would suggest putting them into a planter and perhaps filling it with a small amount of cement maybe 1 4 of the way to really weigh it down.
How to hang outdoor string lights on deck.
Spend more time out on your patio or deck with the right outdoor lighting.
Weatherproof outdoor tape will help hold them in place so they don t move throughout the night.
Use our step by step instructions to hang outdoor string lights on your covered patio or deck.
Use a ladder for hard to reach spots.
How to hang string lights if you only have a patio.
It s totally temporary so it s perfect for renters.
String lights suspended above a deck space creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
How to hang outdoor string lights on a deck.
Outdoor patio string lights cafe style lights make this bucolic california backyard feel like the charming french countryside.
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.
Cement poles to the bottom of planters anchored at each corner of your patio.
Don t have an existing structure to hang outdoor string lights from.
The same ideas will apply.
Hang string lights in or on shrubs.
The soft glow of the lights is both soothing and practical filling your outdoor space with light and a.
Line pathways or walkways with string lights.
String lights cast a soft cozy glow that can make warm nights spent outside even more enjoyable.
Use painter s tape to fasten string lights beneath a deck railing.
Here s a freestanding solution for hanging lights that uses planters and wood posts.