There is no perfect Christmas without Christmas lights. But hanging Christmas lights, especially outdoor Christmas lights, can be a little hard, especially if you have no guide. This guide will make it easier and simpler for you to hang outdoor Christmas lights. 

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1. Which Type of Outdoor Christmas Lights Should I Use?

The first thing we struggle with is which Christmas lights we should go with. This largely depends on three factors: your taste, outdoor space, and the electrical outlet. Here are two choices to assist you:

1. Mains Powered Outdoor Christmas Lights: You can use this if you have an outdoor power source or, alternatively, a weatherproof extension lead.
2. Battery-Powered Outdoor Christmas Lights: These lights operate using batteries, which offer a flexible alternative to the first option and are also suitable if you don't have a power source outdoors.

2. Equipment You Might Need

Now that you have decided what Christmas lights will work best for you, it’s time to collect the tools.

1. Hooks or clips: To hang the Christmas lights and secure them in place.
2. Ladder: To reach high places.
3. Weatherproof outdoor extension lead: To ensure your Christmas lights are always on without any hazards. 
4. Tape measure: To measure the distance accurately and ensure that you have enough string lights.

3. Before You Hang Your Christmas Lights

Here are a few preparations that you must arrange before you hang the Christmas lights. 

1. Test all the bulbs and make sure they are all working.
2. Fix the clips to the area you chose.
3. Take measures of the distances between the power source and the place you chose for your Christmas lights.
4. Select the pattern you'd like to use, and based on that, determine how many lights you'll need.

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4. How to Hang Outdoor Christmas Lights

The preparation part is done; now it is time to hang those Christmas lights. Here are four options to hang them.

4.1 How to Hang Christmas Lights on Gutters

There are three steps to hang Christmas lights on gutters:

1. Attach the clips to the gutter, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
2. Plug the LED Christmas lights in, but before you turn them on, climb up a sturdy ladder and attach the string lights to the clips.
3. Make sure that the lights are evenly distributed and that they are not sagging. Finally, turn the power on and enjoy!

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4.2 How To Hang Christmas Lights On Brick Walls

Here are the steps to hang Christmas lights on a brick wall:

1. Take the measurements and prepare your tools.
2. Drill a hole in the wall. The hole has to be deep enough for the screw part of the screw hooks.
3. Place a wall plug into the hole, then screw the hook into the plug.
4. Plug the lights and hang them on the hooks evenly.

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4.3 How To Attach Christmas Lights To Wall Without Drilling

You don't want to drill a hole into your wall? The method below is for you:

1. Mark where you want to place the clips. Apply hot glue to the clips using a glue gun, then attach them.
2. Keep on pressing the clip to the wall and the glue for 10 seconds.
3. Do the same for all the clips.
4. Hang the Christmas lights and enjoy!

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4.4 How To Attach Christmas Lights To Door Frames

Another option is to hang LED Christmas lights on door frames for an aesthetic look.

1. Clean the frame and dry it.
2. Stick the outdoor clips at their designated location. 
3. Attach the Christmas lights to the clips and enjoy.

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Takeaway 

As long as you prepare properly and choose outdoor Christmas lights that are waterproof and weatherproof, such as Ollny's Christmas lights, then you have no issue. Simply follow the steps I provided.

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