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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Choose the appropriate daisy chain lighting
• Part 2 of 3: Prepare the garlands and decorating areas
• Part 3 of 3: Install the lighting
• Tips
• Warnings

It's time to decorate the halls and walls, the front entrance, trees and, most importantly, the courtyard! Neighbors see exactly the exterior of the house. Surely you are proud of your home and want to show it in a favorable light. With patience and imagination, you will get a house that will outshine the entire neighborhood.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Choose the appropriate daisy chain lighting

1. 1 Match your daisy chain lighting to your home style. Do you have a ranch, Tudor or Victorian building? Or maybe this is a typical house in an area of ​​mass development or a high-rise building? Lighting should complement, not spoil, the style of your and neighboring houses, and at the same time not look catchy. Here are some considerations:
   • There should be nothing "superfluous" for a Victorian home. The most important thing is elegance. Ribbons of garlands around all the architectural details of the house will raise its status and make it a beacon of festive fun throughout the area.
   • A ranch or one-story house should be decorated with garlands along the roof, hedge, and entrance path.
   • High-rise buildings require the same basic theory as Victorian ones, but with less fluff. Stretch the lights along the roofline, around the columns, along the porch railing.
2. 2 Look for inspiration. If you are short on ideas, google or check out online magazines that might have interesting ideas.
3. 3 Walk through the neighbors. Borrow ideas that suit your whims, but do not try to completely copy the exterior. It won't look the same with another house. If you are new to the area, stop by the neighbors and find out how people here usually decorate their homes. Perhaps your street may be exactly the street that is visited on Christmas, and "everyone" comes to admire the lighting.
4. 4 Check out furniture stores. Especially those leading the way in your area. There you will find great ideas on how to decorate windows from the inside. Such decorations are in great harmony with the exterior.
5. 5 Blast off to the fullest! If you want to create a spectacular light performance, plug in a regulator to make your holiday lights sparkle to the music.

Part 2 of 3: Prepare the garlands and decorating areas

1. 1 Check the garlands first. Before hanging the garlands, make sure they are in working order and there are no frayed areas in the wires. Do not repair the wires yourself. Get rid of the whole garland tape if its wires are damaged - the holiday is not worth it if there is a risk of fire.
2. 2 Place power supplies near the roof. They will most likely be on the porch, as most homes do not have an outlet near the roof. You will need at least one good extension cord. Choose an outdoor cable that is string compatible and weather resistant.
   • If you have a shielded light on your porch, you can turn on the adapter lamp panel, into which you insert the power socket between the bracket and the lamp.
   • If you have an outlet on the outside of your home, run the extension cord from the outlet to the roof, keeping the wire as close to the building as possible. You must cover the outlet from rain, snow or sprinkler.
3. 3 Stock up on tools. Take a reliable and sturdy ladder and ask for support. You will have to hang a lot of garlands, place and align them beautifully. An assistant (or two) is much easier to handle.
   • If you are working on your own, use a basket or bucket with a handle so you can transport materials up and down. Drive a nail or "S" -shaped hook into the ladder to hang the cargo basket.
   • Limit the number of times you climb and descend stairs, but don't try to get to places you can't reach. When you can't reach the next lot, just move the ladder.
   • Check the completed part of the project before proceeding to the next stage.
   • You can stretch the extension cord through the window. Since the window cannot be completely closed, plug all the cracks with a towel so as not to blow out.
4. 4 Glue the fasteners. Pre-install hooks and fasteners to which you can attach the extension cord and daisy chains to make them easier to hang. Install the fasteners evenly, taking into account the distance between the lights in the daisy chain. (The fasteners need to be installed before you start hanging the garlands.)
   • Remember! It is strictly forbidden to install nails, screws and other metal fasteners, because they conduct electricity, rust and leave holes in the structure of the house. There are tons of hooks on the market made of rubber and durable plastic. Consult the staff at a reputable home appliance store. Let us know for what purpose you are going to use these fasteners. These products are inexpensive and easy to install. Choose moisture-resistant and self-adhesive fasteners that can withstand up to ten kilograms of weight.

Part 3 of 3: Install the lighting

1. 1 Hang garlands. Start at the power source and work your way along the fasteners to the very end of the project. Hang one garland tape, and then run the next one end-to-end. Do not cut corners by joining tapes. Do not connect more than three sets together, otherwise overvoltage and fire may result.
   • Secure all garland bands carefully. You don't want to be ripped off by the wind, birds, little animals, or Santa!
2. 2 Check the work. Go down to the ground, light the garlands and move away from the house. Check if everything is evenly hung. Get a family member or neighbor to rate. Great job!
3. 3 After you've finished the roof, decorate the other elements of the house.
   • Columns: By combining white garland ribbons and red garlands, you can easily wrap the column in a spiral (barber pole style). The extra volume of the garlands will help prevent the garland ribbons from slipping, and also add chic!
   • Hide small pieces of removable duct tape under the garlands for extra strength.You can buy removable adhesive tape at a craft store or hardware store.
   • Railing: Balustrade Design: Using the same barber pole style, wrap garland ribbons around the railing. If necessary, secure the garlands with removable adhesive tape.
   • Terrace: At the top of the fenced deck (the one that takes up about ½ of the wall), install the rubber or plastic fasteners that were installed along the roof. Remember: these fasteners may not adhere to a house made of concrete or plaster.
   • Window: Decorate windows along their frames.
   • Hedge: Decorate the fence following the example of a railing.
   • Trees: In this case, there are many solutions. You can decorate the trees like house flowers, or you can take a net of garlands and attach it to the top of the tree. You can also take single tapes connected to a large, heavy-duty power strip with many taps, and hang the branches with white and colorful garlands. Use plastic-coated fasteners to secure the garlands to the branches.
4. 4 Sit back on the couch and enjoy the party!

Tips

• To decorate the yard, you can take various figurines of deer and other animals. Keep them clean.
• LED bulbs are much brighter and more energy efficient than old-fashioned Christmas lights.
• Less is better. Don't turn your home into the sun. This not only wastes electricity, but it will look flashy. The house should shine, not dazzle.
• Check with your neighbors to create a consistent look.

Warnings

• The lawn ornament (snowmen, Santa, deer) is very attractive. Be careful, especially if you have a small yard; it fills up very quickly. Supervise your children and alert guests and visitors. The confusion of electrical wires hidden in the yard is dangerous to people and pets.
• Beware of lead exposure. Lead is used for most Christmas lights in insulating material. If you are afraid to work with even small amounts of lead, wash your hands after handling the garlands or wear rubber gloves.