{"id":5853,"date":"2019-08-20T18:25:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T18:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/?p=5853"},"modified":"2020-06-21T06:01:34","modified_gmt":"2020-06-21T06:01:34","slug":"how-to-hang-outdoor-string-lights-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/how-to-hang-outdoor-string-lights-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hang Outdoor String Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/street-of-dreams-2019-farm-to-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Street of Dreams 2019: Farm to Table by Renaissance Homes (opens in a new tab)\">String Lights at Farm to Table by Renaissance Homes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><br \/>There is nothing easier or more inviting than adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=outdoor+string+lights&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"string light (opens in a new tab)\">string lights<\/a> to your outdoor living space.\u00a0 String lights are inexpensive, long-lasting, and can be enjoyed all year round. With a few simple steps and supplies, you can transform your back yard into a beautiful, cozy, nighttime hang-out.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-5865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/7-2.jpg\" alt=\"String lights indoor outdoor living space street of dreams\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<h3><br \/>Steps<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Location &amp; Design<\/li>\r\n<li>Measure<\/li>\r\n<li>Install Hooks<\/li>\r\n<li>Attach String Lights<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<h3><br \/>Supplies<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>String \/ fishing line\/ etc.<\/li>\r\n<li>Painters Tape \/ Thumbtacks<\/li>\r\n<li>Tape Measure<\/li>\r\n<li>Eye hooks<\/li>\r\n<li>String Lights<\/li>\r\n<li>Zip Ties (preferably the same color as your lights)<\/li>\r\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><br \/>Step One: Location &amp; Design<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The first order of business is to decide on the pattern that you will be hanging your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=outdoor+string+lights&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"string lights (opens in a new tab)\">string lights<\/a> and what structures you will be attaching them to. Popular patterns are zig-zag, parallel rows, or outlining a structure which can be attached to fences, trees, the side of your home, a backyard pergola, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/outdoor-design\/outdoor-spaces\/how-to-hang-outdoor-string-lights-from-diy-posts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"freestanding posts (opens in a new tab)\">freestanding posts<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-5869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"zig zag pattern lights\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><br \/>Step Two: Measure<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You&#8217;ll want to make sure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=outdoor+string+lights&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"string lights (opens in a new tab)\">string lights<\/a> are long enough to cover your space in your preferred design. One way to get an accurate measure is to use a string or fishing line to map out the path of your lights, making sure to account for the length it will take to get to an electrical source. Use painters tape to attach your line to any walls or structures to avoid any mess or damage*. Once you&#8217;ve mapped out your design, measure along the path of your string and make any adjustments necessary if you are trying to stay within a certain length. After measuring, you may take down the guideline but leave your painters tape attached to walls and structures so you know where to place your eye hooks.<br \/><br \/><em>*If you are using a tree as a mounting point use a thumbtack to secure your string. <\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-5868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/1-3.jpg\" alt=\"string lights attached to outdoor power source\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><br \/>Step Three: Install Hooks<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve mapped out and identified your mounting points with painters tape you are ready to place your eye hooks. Eye hooks generally don&#8217;t take too much effort to screw into wood surfaces*. Just take your hook firmly between your thumb and pointer finger, press the screw point into your mounting surface, and twist in a clockwise direction until the threaded screw base is fully concealed within the surface. Once you&#8217;ve placed all of your hooks, you&#8217;re ready to hang your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=outdoor+string+lights&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"string lights (opens in a new tab)\">string lights<\/a>. <br \/><br \/><em>*If you have any trouble getting started you may want to make a starter hole with a nail and hammer. <\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-5867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/6-2.jpg\" alt=\"eye hook attached to fence\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><br \/>Step Four: Attach Your String Lights<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now that your path is mapped out and your eye hooks are installed, its finally time to hang your lights. Start your installation at the point closest to your electrical source making sure that your string lights are able to reach an outlet or extension cord. Use a zip tie to attach the cable section of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=outdoor+string+lights&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"string light (opens in a new tab)\">string light<\/a> to each eye hook. It is wise to keep your zip ties loose until you have attached your full length of lighting so you can adjust along the way. Once everything is attached, start back at the beginning of your line, pull each section taut, fully secure your zip tie, and cut off any excess plastic from the end of the zip tie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-5870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"String lights over patio at night\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><br \/>Step Five: Enjoy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve created a beautiful outdoor living space its time to kick back and admire your work. Be sure to share your updated back yard on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/destination_lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Instagram (opens in a new tab)\">Instagram<\/a> with #mydlighting, we&#8217;d love to see how it turns out!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><br \/>Follow Us<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For more lighting and design inspiration, follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/dlighting\/boards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/destination_lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/destinationlighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>String Lights at Farm to Table by Renaissance Homes There is nothing easier or more inviting than adding string lights to your outdoor living space.\u00a0 String lights are inexpensive, long-lasting, and can be enjoyed all year round. 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