What do you use to hang Christmas lights outside?
If you want to hang up Christmas lights (or other holiday light fixtures) outdoors, you’ll need the following:
Christmas and holiday lights
Extension cords
Gloves
Gutter clips
Ladder
Power stakes
Tape measure
Instead of hanging the Christmas lights yourself, you can hire a professional installer to take care of this project for you.
What is the best way to hang Christmas lights on your house?
The best way to hang Christmas lights on your house is to use some type of light clip (sometimes called gutter clips). To help ensure your safety, however, consider hiring a professional installer who has experience with hanging Christmas lights, handling electrical cords and using ladders.
When should you hang Christmas lights?
There’s no set rule of when you should or shouldn’t hang your Christmas lights. Some homeowners wait until after Halloween or Thanksgiving. Others may choose to hang them a few weeks before Christmas or at the beginning of December.