Arrange the planters in a rectangle no more than 10 apart.
Stringing lights from gutter to gutters.
Continue stringing the lights making an outline of the planters.
Secure one end of the string lights to one of the cup hooks with the hook attached to the light or with cable ties or twist ties if no hook exists.
Use one or two gutter clips to secure the extension cord and then plug in the lights to the cord.
If necessary use an additional hook to secure the string lights firmly against the trees.
Check to be sure your string lights work properly.
From there use one gutter clip per light bulb to attach the lights to the gutters.
These lights are heavy and lag bolts would eventually tear loose when the wood fascia or rope rotted.
Thread the string lights onto the hooks.
Make sure they re securely in place.
Connect your string lights using an extension cord if needed.
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Once you re at the top of the ladder have your assistant hand you the gutter clips and a string of lights.
How to hang outdoor string lights from diy posts.
If you re starting with a new light string repeat steps 1 3 above.
If you have just finished hanging lights across your gutter and are continuing with the same strand across your peak use socket caps or electrical tape to cover the sockets not in use leading up to the peak.
In a rush to hang the lights and wrap up the project the string lights were first attached to hooks on lag bolts and lashed to the house with cotton rope.