Hang string lights above your stock tank pool to create the perfect backyard oasis.
Where to hang string lights.
1 remove glass bulbs before hanging.
Make your back patio glow it s always a starry night when you hang string lights above your back patio.
It s also easy to hang string lights from an arbor or other structure.
Light up your backyard patio porch or deck with stylish string lights in a variety of lengths and bulb colors shapes and sizes.
Tips for hanging outdoor string lights.
Instead of attaching the wood poles to a deck i would suggest putting them into a planter and perhaps filling it with a small amount of cement maybe 1 4 of the way to really weigh it down.
It s totally temporary so it s perfect for renters.
Just use posts that are strong enough to withstand wind and rain.
Just drape the lights from hooks screwed into the wood arches or between the posts.
You ll want to wind down in this pleasant place every day of the week.
Place the metal post.
Use our step by step instructions to hang outdoor string lights on your covered patio or deck.
Here s a freestanding solution for hanging lights that uses planters and wood posts.
Now it s time to sit back relax and enjoy the cozy ambiance of your new string lights.
How to hang string lights.
April from love our real life has a roof over her deck and she has a great tutorial for hanging patio lights from the ceiling.
To secure our vintage string lights to the wire we used cable ties.
How to hang string lights if you only have a patio.
String lights cast a soft cozy glow that can make warm nights spent outside even more enjoyable.
Hang string lights from wire.
Furring strips are thin 1 inch 2 5 cm by 2 inches 5 1 cm posts that work great to hang light things like string lights.
The same ideas will apply.
I hung string lights in the kids playhouse using a similar method small cup hooks in the rafters.
But you can use any type of wooden post that you want.
Café lights add a gorgeous glow to an outdoor living space but they can be tricky to hang if you don t have trees or other tall objects to string them from.
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It takes 5 minutes to hang the lights up each spring and take.
Go for a permanent installation or an easy temporary option.
You should probably invite a few friends.
With this easy method string lights remain sturdy throughout the year so you don t have to worry about plastic hooks and other temporary solutions that.
Connect your light strings.
If you re using lights with large or delicate bulbs remove them first to avoid breaking any.
Hang string lights from a ceiling or covered patio.