{"id":2478,"date":"2022-04-24T10:39:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T14:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twinklenights.com\/?p=2478"},"modified":"2023-11-09T13:44:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T17:44:38","slug":"christmas-light-hanging-tips-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinklenights.com\/2022\/04\/24\/christmas-light-hanging-tips-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Light Hanging Tips For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sun, the sand, a fruity drink in my hand, the beautiful Florida sun \u2014 what more could an elf want? Hi friends, Sparkle here again! I needed a break from all that snow up north so I\u2019m here chilling with my friends at Twinkle Nights. They asked me to share my insights on a very interesting topic: Christmas light hanging tips for beginners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, I\u2019ve been hanging lights up at the North Pole for a few hundred years, so today I\u2019d say I\u2019m an expert. But when I first started, I was a beginner and made plenty of mistakes. I thought I\u2019d share with you the light hanging tips I learned that have made my annual Christmas light hanging routine a breeze.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s get down to business by starting with the stuff you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n

\"Christmas<\/b><\/h2>\n

What you\u2019ll need to get started: a plan<\/b><\/h2>\n

A word of advice, it\u2019s always best to start small and grow your display over time. So, don\u2019t go crazy buying lots of materials right away. The first of my Christmas light hanging tips<\/a><\/span> for beginners is to embrace a four-letter word: PLAN<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Start by taking a picture of your house. It may seem like a silly step because you know your house, right?<\/p>\n

However, you might be surprised by the things you\u2019ve never noticed when planning your light display! A photo of your home will help with planning your light display. I highly recommend printing this picture at a local retail store so you can catch all of the nuanced details that your home printer might miss.<\/p>\n

Decide what you want to light: the roofline, your windows, maybe around your doors, or nearby bushes or trees. The planning process may take some time, but in the end, it will save you a lot of headaches.<\/p>\n

Start measuring<\/b><\/h3>\n

Next, measure out each section to be lit. Once you\u2019ve done this, add up the total length of the areas you want to light up. Now, use the previously mentioned photo of your home to help determine how many strands of lights you will need for each section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a pro-level Christmas light hanging tip: buy everything from the same place. This will ensure all the bulbs are the same color and everything is designed to work together. And while you\u2019re at it, here\u2019s a quick list of a couple of other things to pick up while you\u2019re there buying your bulbs:<\/p>\n