Ģ) Buy this pack it is old and not in stores anymore sadly, īut throw out the pole that comes with it. You can cheat and go on a step ladder too from the ground if needed or buy a longer pole. LongArm extension pole from Lowes (8-22ft). I'm not familiar with tile roofs etc but this may still work.ġ) Buy Mr. Note, this is for a house with 2nd story gutters or shingles. Most people are amazed that I am able to decorate from the ground so well. Here is my house I did today with 22 mph wind. Please note, for taller structures (>30 ft) they make longer poles than the one I suggested. I am not paid by any of the companies that are linked below. Here is what I do to get lights up on 2nd and 3rd stories as necessity is truly the mother of invention. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!' 'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn’t come from a store. Merry Christmas! Here are some related subreddits or subreddits we think you may enjoy! Related Subreddits! Please resolve your shadowban with the admins before posting.Ħ) Posts or comments which violate Reddit rules, or are otherwise discriminatory toward religion/race/sex/gender/etc. Product links shared under other circumstances are allowed, but may be held for review by the AutoModerator.Ģ) Always credit any decoration setups to their original artists.ģ) Posts which exhibit political, offensive, or NSFW decorations will be removed.Ĥ) Users must have a minimum post karma of 100 and a minimum account age of 1 week to be eligible to post.ĥ) Posts or comments submitted by shadowbanned Redditors will be removed. Spam/advertisements/affiliate links will be removed. For long term installation or the ability to hang alternative light types through the year, consider using screw in hooks or clips to hang icicle lights on wooden railings and surfaces.Welcome to /r/ChristmasLights! Here you can share your either your own Christmas light show or some you may have found in other places! Subreddit Rules:ġ) No sponsored posts or comments allowed.
When using zip ties to secure light strings, leave a small amount of give when tightening the zip tie so as not to pinch the light wires.
To temporarily install icicle lights on deck or porch railings, zip ties in colors to match your railing will work best.Depending on the light count and style, you can connect anywhere from 30-60 LED icicle lights together end-to-end, whereas most incandescent sets only allow between 3-5 strings to be connected on one run. If you need to create one long continuous run of icicle lights being powered on a single outlet, consider using LED icicles over incandescent.The beauty of icicle lights is that they blend naturally together and can be layered to gorgeous effect! If you have extra length leftover after hanging your icicle lights, simply run the extra length back over the ends of the lines.Some minor variations in drop length are natural as these are approximate measurements which can differ depending on the natural curvature of the strings Drop lengths are measured from the first bulb in the drop to the last.Total length is measured from plug to plug. Lighted length is measured from the first bulb to the last.Icicle lights have some natural waves to them, so if you can't get the drops completely straight, that's ok! They should also straighten over time as they hang. Spend a few minutes gently tugging on each individual drop to help straighten out and elongate the light strings. After removing icicle lights from the packaging, they will appear somewhat shorter than you might expect.For instructions on how each light clip is installed visit our Christmas Light Clips guide. However, there are several other light clips you can choose from including All-In-One Plus, Omni All-In-One, and Gutter Clips. Icicle light clips are one of the most versatile options for hanging icicle lights on either gutters or shingles. A beautiful icicle light roof display starts with the right clip.