1. Proper preparation: Planning out your design on paper can save a lot of time. Lay out your focal point, measure the lengths of each stretch you want to cover, and make sure you have enough supplies on hand to get the job done.
2. Supplies, what supplies? If your lights are stored in a large tangled ball in the garage, you might want to consider upgrading to a newer product. Paying a visit to your local hardware or department store can and see just how many newer innovations exist when it comes to outdoor decorative lighting. Not only are there a variety of types and to choose from, but an assortment of clips, fasteners and other associated items to make the job less tedious.
3. Test the lights before hanging them. Obviously. Don't leave it to the unveiling to find out that one bulb is blown, in essence shorting out your entire final masterpiece. Plug strands in to outlets and connect them to each other to ensure they all work. If you are concerned about quantity needed for trees and bushes, the general rule of thumb is 100 lights for every 1-1.5 feet of coverage desired.
4. Limit your cost. Worried about your electricity bill? Setting an outdoor light timer is clutch! These wonderful advances in technology are actually not that new, and can be set so lights turn on and off at particular times, helping to save you money.
Most importantly, remember to put safety first. As the weather continues to shift to frosty temperatures, remember that roofs get slippery and wind gusts can be strong. If possible, have a helper on hand to spot you when you are not on solid ground . Enjoy the holiday spirit. The finished product will be worth the hard work and time spent.
Looking for more information on holiday home decorating, the local real estate market, or anything else relating to your home, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Happy and safe decorating!
The Stuart Sinclair Team
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