Hang Party Lanterns for an Outdoor Event
You don’t have to wait for the holidays to enjoy the beauty and whimsy of outdoor lights. These days, string lightbulbs come in a wide variety of sizes, colors and shapes, and some even come with light covers that are themed for holidays and seasons (think ghost for Halloween and pineapples and other fruits for summertime cookouts). Hanging string lights is such an easy way to brighten up outdoor spaces. Simply find a starting point close to an electrical outlet to avoid long lengths of extension cord. Pick an area to hang them near trees, fences or your house so that there is something to secure the hook, nail, or staple to.
Step 1:
When you have determined your starting point hold the string of lights to the fence, tree or siding of your house and staple the wires to the surface. Be sure to secure them high enough so guest can walk underneath. Make sure the staple does not go through the wire. If it does, remove staple and repeat. If staples do not work, use your hammer and 2″ nail and hammer the nail in 1/2 way, bend nail up with hammer and run wires over the top side of the nail.
Step 2:
Move further along approximately 4 to 6 feet, pull the strings of lights to take out the slack and repeat the securing process until complete.
Step 3:
Plug in and enjoy!
Great job! You just did it yourself! Barbara’s Way!
