During the time of the holidays, it really feels something special when one sees the houses being decorated with EverLights. It creates a rather homey and celebratory atmosphere that helps to warm up even the icy winter nights. But putting those lights up? That may be a different story altogether. One can lose track of the entangled wires and wrongly matched bulbs. And now, we are going to deconstruct the process of installing your outside Christmas lights without the normal hassle.
The first step is planning. The secret of successful setup is being ready. You do not feel like finding out too late that you are out of cords or that the old lights you used last year are so hopelessly tangled. Measure the places you intend to decorate--rooflines, trees, bushes, anything you've thought of. Ensure you have the knowledge of the distance that you are covering and ensure that you are aware of the number of lights that you are putting across one outlet. Circuit overload is a fast way to destroy the ambience.
Next, let's talk lights. The best friend here is LED bulbs. They are more durable, consume less energy and will not run out of power in the middle of the season. Although the incandescent bulbs produce that nostalgic light, they also burn more easily and consume more power. Net lights are a clever idea in case you are intending to illuminate trees or bushes. They are ready to wear in grids, thus by simply throwing them on and within the shortest time you are set.
Next time you have to put away those lights, begin with the top of your house and go down. It is much more convenient to use a ladder to attach lights without the inconvenience of dealing with entangled cords. Clips or hooks specially used in outdoor lights will fix the lights in place and you will not break your roof or gutters. Never use nails or staples; since there might be unwanted problems in the future.
In the case of trees and bushes, looseness. Naturally drape the lights, and then do not wound them into some sort of a coil. The last thing you want to do is to choke your tree with too tight lights. Hang down, hang down, like a ball of comfort by a fire-place.
Safety's a top priority. Outdoor-rated extension cords should not be cut, and they should be constructed to withstand the elements. Water and electricity do not go together and thus care should be taken to ensure that we use heavy duty and outdoor safe cords. Besides, be sure that your lights are specifically designed to perform at the outdoors, particularly when you have to face snow or rain.
And here is the good part--be inventive! You do not have to get outlandish to have a beautiful display. You want to keep it simple or you want a more elaborate light show, either way, you want to put some holiday cheer in it and brighten the night.
And in order not to climb the ladder, you should have in mind, that you just need good planning, good lights, safety and a bit of creativity to make a spectacular show outdoors. Your neighbors will be paying your compliments to your work. And who knows? Your house would be the one they discuss as having the best house in the neighborhood.