String lights are found to enliven every festive occasion - from birthday celebrations to wedding ceremonies. Not because they are the low investment decoration mode, but due to the fact that they can be used in any combinations and the flexibility they offer in arranging them.
It all depends on the creativity used in the arrangement of the lights that makes them more amusing to see.
There are various factors you need to consider before going on to finalize the string lights to be used. You need to consider the theme of the event, the area of the landscape and the type of lighting to be used and the party area that needs to be decorated - all these needs to be plan before hand.
Here are few tips for hanging the string lights for an upcoming event.
• Planning: Hanging the outdoor string lights require some planning to be done.You must ensure that, there is an electrical receptacle for the lights. All the heavy-duty extension cords from the electrical outlet shall be checked prior to use. Ensure the receptacles' circuit is rated to handle the combined amperes of all light strings connected to it.
• Measurements: Have an idea of the landscape are where the lights are to be used. You can use a long measuring tape and take the measurements of doors, windows, bushes or trees, etc. where you plan to hang the lights. Based on these measurements you can decide the lengths of light strings.
• Testing the lights: You need to ensure that there are no lights on bulbs are missing in the string and there are no broken or worn out bulbs or lights. If any faults found in the bulbs, arrange for replacement. In case a faulty wire are observed replace the string. This need to be before you hang or the lights. When the inspection is completed and all the necessary replacements are done, the string is ready to be hanged. Now you can re-test the string to check whether it is working.
• Using ladder: This depends on the place and the height where you need to hang the string light. You can use a stepladder or an extension ladder to hang the lights at the desired place. Before this is important for you ensure that the ladder is placed firm on flat ground and at an angle that it is comfortable and safe to climb.
• Use Clips: In case to wish to hang the lights along the gutters or the roof, you need to use appropriate clips to keep them affixed. In case you intend to attach the lights to window trim and any other similar surfaces, tube light clips or plastic clips can be used.
All these tips and the creative ideas used in arranging the lights can help you in making your outdoor occasion a unique and a memorable one. Though such occasions are meant of get together, such small decorating tip can make them more memorable.
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