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How to hang outdoor string lights on trees.
Drill guide holes on the trees where you want to hang the lights.
Here s a freestanding solution for hanging lights that uses planters and wood posts.
I always start by looking for trees and the side of homes as i start a layout plan to avoid having to install posts.
String them with christmas lights to create holiday magic.
Figure out if you re using your house for part of this or if you need to string the lights using only the posts.
Sometimes there is no other option but to have posts installed.
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.
Choosing a layout design for hanging outdoor lights can be challenging.
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If the house isn t involved then you ll need 3 4 or more posts to make the area that you re stringing lights in.
Mark the spots on the trees and drill guide holes.
Following are some great examples of backyard and patio string lights in different patterns over outdoor spaces.
Layout designs for 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.
Don t have an existing structure to hang outdoor string lights from.
Install the bulbs in your string lights.
Simply drape string lights from a big tree to the roof of your house and watch your backyard shine.
String lights can enhance a patio or outdoor space by adding a warm glow and dispersed light but they can be tricky to hang if you don t have trees or other tall objects to string them from.
Wait until dusk turn on your string lights invite some friends and show off your work.
It s totally temporary so it s perfect for renters.
Ladder for hanging the lights.
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Test the lights to make sure that they re working and then leave them plugged in while you work to get an accurate idea of how the lighting will look.
Cement poles to the bottom of planters anchored at each corner of your patio.
We recently had a similar issue where we needed to utilize a freestanding cable solution in order to run string lights around the outer edge of our patio.
Post hole digger or shovel.
The lights you want to hang we use these.