Place the metal post.
Where to hang string lights.
String lights cast a soft cozy glow that can make warm nights spent outside even more enjoyable.
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.
To secure our vintage string lights to the wire we used cable ties.
Just use posts that are strong enough to withstand wind and rain.
Here s a freestanding solution for hanging lights that uses planters and wood posts.
Tips for hanging outdoor string lights.
Now it s time to sit back relax and enjoy the cozy ambiance of your new string lights.
Hang string lights from a ceiling or covered patio.
But you can use any type of wooden post that you want.
Light up your backyard patio porch or deck with stylish string lights in a variety of lengths and bulb colors shapes and sizes.
1 remove glass bulbs before hanging.
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.
Make your back patio glow it s always a starry night when you hang string lights above your back patio.
Hang string lights above your stock tank pool to create the perfect backyard oasis.
You ll want to wind down in this pleasant place every day of the week.
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.
You should probably invite a few friends.
Use our step by step instructions to hang outdoor string lights on your covered patio or deck.
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.
It s also easy to hang string lights from an arbor or other structure.
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I hung string lights in the kids playhouse using a similar method small cup hooks in the rafters.
It s totally temporary so it s perfect for renters.
How to hang string lights.
Just drape the lights from hooks screwed into the wood arches or between the posts.
I have also learned the hard way over the years how to hang outdoor lights and what works best for securing them tips for draping the lights and securing the connections.
Connect your light strings.
The same ideas will apply.
Use furring strips or thin wooden posts to hang your string lights.
If you re using lights with large or delicate bulbs remove them first to avoid breaking any.
Go for a permanent installation or an easy temporary option.
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.
How to hang string lights if you only have a patio.
