Unplug the cord from your outlet.
Can you staple christmas lights to the wall.
Even worse the staples can rub against the plastic coating on your christmas lights exposing the wiring and causing a fire and electrocution hazard.
This simple trick is a staple of.
There are a variety of plastic clips available that can safely hold your lights to any surface.
But it s a temptation you should resist.
But there s one thing that you can make sure you re on top of and that s putting up your lights safely.
Staples to attach the string lights closest to the power source.
Plug your lights in at your power source.
The old christmas standbys of c7 and c9 bulbs make great party lights.
Here are two reasons why.
Lots of people also love to use mini lights for party lighting.
How to hang small christmas lights on a wall without using nails and making holes.
Staples damage your shingles.
Not only will staples damage your home you could also damage the lights.
Flip the power source s light switch to test them to make sure they work.
Put down the staple gun.
Maybe you ll win this year and maybe you won t.
Before you hang your christmas lights from the ceiling create a design sketch of how you want your lights to look.
Turn the light switch off.
Leave a little slack at the area closest to the power source and use a staple gun with in.
Then measure the room and make sure your lights are long enough to cover the whole distance.
And the very same string lights that you might use to decorate your place for christmas can make perfect party lights.
If you absolutely insist on stapling christmas lights make sure you use specialty insulated staples with a plastic cover and staple the lights to wood trim never to your shingles.
One staple misfire can ruin an entire strand of lights.
We d also recommend that you consider g30 bulbs for your party lighting.
Brick walls and archways can be difficult to attach a string of christmas lights to but with the help of hot glue your lights will go wherever you want them.
To drape your christmas lights around the room the way you want them you need to attach them to the walls in.