Thursday, December 12, 2013

Tips For Easy Christmas Light Installation

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 you plan to decorate your tree, you are going to what to consider both the size as well as the shape you are going to be working with before buying your lights. Knowing the size and shape will help in determining the number of strands of lights needed to ensure all sides of the tree are covered adequately. Generally, two or three sets of lights are needed to finish decorating the entire tree but, occasionally more are necessary.

There is no right or wrong way to decorate your tree, probably the easiest way to do it is to plan ahead to make a pattern so you can eliminate bare spots on the tree. When you have finished placing the lights, turn them on so you can get a good look at how they look when they are in use.

If you would like to brighten up the outside of your home as well, you will need to have a lot more lights on hand. Having a general idea of the size of the area you would like to cover before you begin can be helpful. Do make sure when you are purchasing lights for outdoor decorating, you make sure you choose the sets intended for outdoor use. Only those labeled 'outdoor' lights can be used safely outside your home.

A ladder is frequently need when dealing with decorating outside the home to help reach areas that are especially tall so, be sure that you have someone on hand to help you stay safe while you are climbing the ladder. If you intend to go especially high, you will probably want to think about purchasing a safety harness that can be worn while you are climbing to help in the prevention of falls.

While decorating the outside of their home, a lot of people also like to include bushes and shrubs surrounding their property. Keep in mind, when choosing which areas you would like to decorate, the strands of lights are going to need to be able to reach a power source so they can be turned on and off when needed.

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.

How much time is needed for Christmas light installation is going to depend on a number of factors including but, not limited to the size of the area that you would like to highlight. Having family or friends be part of your decorating can help get the job done faster.




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