How to Hang String Lights and Where to Do It

String lights are the ideal way to add a bit of glow to any indoor or outdoor space, creating a cozy ambience that you won’t be able to wait to sit and enjoy once the sun goes down. Outdoor LED lights come in all different types and are very easy to install, making them the perfect way to illuminate your home.

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Where to hang?

Around a tree

Led lights are perfect for illuminating trees in your outside space. Rope lights are the most effective for this, and you can wrap them around the trunk or branches to create a magical glow outside. Rope lights are perfect for achieving this, and are weatherproof too.

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On a balcony

Lights can also be used to light up an outdoor space like a balcony, and there are no end to the types you can use, and atmosphere you can create with them. Icicle lights are the ideal outdoor led lights to use on a balcony, you can hang them down to create the look of falling lights, the perfect cozy ambience for when you want to sit outside even after the sun has gone down.

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Across a Deck or Porch

If you enjoy sitting out on a porch or decking area, why should you have to move inside when it gets dark? Why not add some waterproof outdoor string lights to the edge of a deck or porch to not only make your outdoor space look pretty, but to also allow you to sit out after hours and enjoy the warm summer weather. String lights come in different lengths and colors, so there is something for every taste and style.

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Over a backyard structure

If you’re looking for a touch of the unique, why not add some outdoor led lights to a backyard structure, like a gazebo, shed, pergola or out building? Depending on what you wish to light up, there are lots of different light styles and colors to choose from. LED string lights are perfect for wrapping around structures like pergolas and gazebos, or you could even try something different with fairy string lights on the edge of a shed. Ollny’s huge selection of lights are perfect for these structures, withstanding weather and giving the cozy ambience you are after.

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Under an umbrella

If you have an outdoor umbrella, decorating the underneath with pretty lights is the perfect way to light up the space, and also create a cozy atmosphere. The options are endless here- try bulb lights, fairy lights, icicle lights or just plain and simple string lights, hanging them under the umbrella.

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How to Hang

Once you have decided on where you are going to hang your lights, and which style you want to use, you will need to measure the length of the area to determine how many you will be needing.

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Next, gather all the materials you will need to hang them:

String lights
Extension cord (if needed)
Nails
Hooks
Clips
Zip ties
Ladder

Hang the first strand

Use hooks or clips to secure the lights where you want them as you hang them, ensuring that they are kept straight and don’t sag.

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Continue to hang the strands

If you are using multiple strands of lights, hang them one by one keeping them tight and secured as you go along.

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Secure Loose Cords

Use nails, clips or hooks to secure any loose cords/extension cords that may be around.

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Enjoy the lights

Once you have all the lights securely in place, it is time to plug them in, switch them on and enjoy the cozy atmosphere you have created!

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Conclusion

This blog post has covered the different ways you can hang outdoor led lights and where to put them. There are endless options when it comes to choosing lights, style and where to put them, so be creative and enjoy creating a cozy yet practical atmosphere outside. If you are looking for good quality lights from a trustworthy brand, choose Ollny.