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Before you start hanging any Christmas lights on your home, you\u2019ll need a ladder, extension cord, and some kind of clips, hooks, or zip ties. You should also have a measuring tape and another person to help you. Finally, we recommend using an outdoor power stake with a timer to save power and prevent fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ladder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In order to hang Christmas lights more than a few feet off the ground, you\u2019re going to need a reliable ladder. While you can use a light-hanging pole, it\u2019s almost always quicker and easier to use a ladder. You should also have another person to hold the ladder and help unspool your lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Unless you have multiple exterior electrical sockets around your home, you\u2019ll need an extension cord to power all your lights. Make sure your lights and extension cords are rated for outdoor use and preferably ones that are \u201cUL-certified,\u201d which means they were tested for safety by Underwriters Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>\n <\/div>\n Clips, Hooks, or Zip Ties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
People used to hang Christmas lights with nails or a staple gun, but these methods can leave holes in your walls and shingles. Even the smallest holes can cause water leaks, which can get worse as water seeps in and expands in winter conditions. So, we advise you to use plastic clips, hooks, or zip ties instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Gutter & Shingle Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The easiest way to hang your Christmas lights is with plastic clips. You can usually attach these to the lip of your gutters or slide them under your shingles. These clips are cheap, easy to install, and won\u2019t leave any holes in your roof. Plus, you can reuse them to hang your lights every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on which type of clips you get, you can attach them directly to the bulb (which lets you position each light individually), or you can just clip your lights to the line and let them hang down loosely.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/span>(Image Source: Amazon<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Some clips will only work with certain types of Christmas lights, while others will work with multiple types. So, it\u2019s a good idea to check which types of lights you are going to hang before or just buy \u201call-in-one\u201d clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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- Adhesive Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you want to hang your lights anywhere other than your gutters or shingles, you can use adhesive hooks. While these clips will attach to any smooth, flat surface, they\u2019re not always strong enough to hold a string of lights. Plus, the adhesive tape can wear out quickly, and it could take the paint off some surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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- Vinyl Siding Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re just looking to hang Christmas lights along your vinyl wall siding, you can use special hooks that attach to the bottom of your planks. These clips can hold a lot more weight than adhesive clips, and they won\u2019t leave any marks on your walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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- Brick Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you want to hang your lights on a brick wall, there are clips made especially for that surface. With brick wall clips, you can pinch any brick on the exterior of your home, as long as the mortar joints are squared off. These types of wall clips are able to hold enough weight for even larger decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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- Suction Cup Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There are even clips you can use to hang your Christmas lights on glass. Suction cup clips are easy to install, and they won\u2019t damage your windows when it\u2019s time to remove them. However, it\u2019s easy for these clips to lose suction, and they are not usually strong enough to hold a string of lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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- Zip Ties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For hanging Christmas lights on posts, poles, columns, trees, and other non-flat surfaces, you might want to consider using zip ties instead of clips or hooks. If you don\u2019t want to throw your zip ties away every year, you might want to get reusable ones instead of the standard models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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- Zip Ties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Suction Cup Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Brick Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Vinyl Siding Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Adhesive Clips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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