How To String Christmas Tree Lights

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Putting lights on the Christmas tree may not be the most glamorous part of tree decorating, but the glittering results are worth the effort.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Strings of lights
LED lights
Extension cords

Step 1: Do a light-check

If you're using last year's lights, check them to make sure they don't have any frayed wires, burned-out bulbs, or cracked sockets. If you are buying lights, figure on 100 lights for every foot of tree. Don't connect more sets than the manufacturer suggests or you might blow a fuse.

Tip: Consider using LED lights, available where other tree lights are sold. They cost a bit more, but they stay cool to the touch, last longer, and consume less energy.

Step 2: Make sure they're compatible

Verify that all your lights work together. Tree lights come in two types: Stacked or end-to-end. Stacked plugs allow you to join more strands than the end-to-end variety.

Tip: Always hang lights before any tinsel, garlands, or ornaments.

Step 3: Light from within

Start by lighting the tree from within. Beginning at the top of the tree, wrap a string of lights around the trunk.

Step 4: String the lights

Now light the branches. Starting again at the top with a new strand of lights, wrap the non-plug end around a branch to secure it, then begin winding the string down and around the tree, letting it rest lightly on the outermost branch tips. When you come to the end of one string, just attach the next string of lights and start where you left off. Take care not to cross the strands.

Tip: You may need extension cords to plug in your lights. Just don't attach more than two.

Step 5: Secure lights on fake trees

If you're lighting an artificial tree and intend to leave the lights attached when you store it, secure them by wrapping the cord around individual branches every few feet. If your tree disassembles in sections, string the lights so that each section has its own strand.

Step 6: Check your work

Turn on the lights and step a few feet back from the tree. Walk around it, checking whether the lights are evenly spaced and looking for dark areas. Make any adjustments needed.

Step 7: Admire your handiwork

Fix yourself a hot toddy, dim the lights, and admire your handiwork.

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Tags:

• decorating
• decorations
• holidays
• lighting
• placing
• putting
• seasonal
• stringing
• tree
• xmas

[yuenator]

why is she so happy ?

at my house there is more swearing at the damn tree than anything

[Americansolider]

You will need : Lights

Optional: A tree

LOL

[THEKINGOFDUNGEONS]

100 a foot, really, 3 foot trees dont have 300 llights do they

[VoodooPicnic]

Stringing the lights would be so much nicer if everyone else in the house was gone -you know, like they are when it's time to take 'er down and put evrything away? Where's the Xanax? Merry Xmas, peeps :}

[nunoyobiznis]

psshh i aint doing this crap i'm just gonna do it barney style :D *holds lights up and blows toward tree* GAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH IT'S NOT WORKING D:< *blows so hard she passes out* x.x thumbs up if u get what i'm talking about :D

[rgray3319753]

last

[bootyknocker2010]

hot blonde not included unless you have a fat bank account

[MissRKOfan1]

my mom just stick them on. total result awsomeness

[jakefoggia124]

Yes, because I always smile to myself when I put up my tree...

[3000princessicy]

1.-copy and paste

2.-paste it in 2 different videos

3.. hold breath for 10 secs

4.- look at your hand