Truthfully, stringing Christmas lights shouldn’t require your undivided attention or a mental fortitude boost. Nonetheless, someone always manages to get themselves entangled in cables, curse the rooftop, and lament that they didn’t simply get a professional. Good news: stringing holiday lights doesn’t have to be a chore if you’re prepared and use a few clever tactics. Get the facts about this topic!
Gather your essentials first: Make sure you plug in each strand before you lift a finger. After outlining the entire roof, the last thing you want to do is find a dead section. Someone is constantly lurking, waiting to destroy your vibe, so it’s a good idea to have a supply of spare bulbs on hand.
Prepare for it. You may avoid making a knotted mess of cords and varying lengths by making even a simple drawing on a scrap of paper. Find out how many feet of cord each plug can reach.
Opt for light clips. Do not use staples or nails. Clips made of plastic are inexpensive, secure, and won’t cause your trim to become a jiggly mess. They also speed up takedown, which will be appreciated by your January self.
Complete all tasks from beginning to end. Next, go to the windows, bushes, and walkways after you’ve finished with the roofline. Have faith in gravity; it’s easier to correct what falls than to start over from the beginning.
Make it simple. A decent rule of thumb is to work with sections no longer than ten feet when dealing with lighting. You won’t get entangled in a luminous web of mayhem if you do this.
Recruit a partner. Everyone benefits from having an extra set of hands, whether it’s your partner, children, or even a cookie-bribed neighbor.
Put a timer on. Do not get out of bed at midnight to turn off the lights. To save power and ensure that your display runs according to schedule, use timers.
And lastly—smart storage. Prepare for next year’s setup with ease by wrapping each strand around cardboard and labeling the box.
Put some joy into it instead of annoyance. With a little bit of planning, your house can look beautiful—and you can still have time for hot chocolate.