Are You Ready to Hang Holiday Lights Yet?

We realize you’re just getting ready for Halloween, but that is the start of the holiday season and before you know it, it will be time to hang those holiday lights on the house! Before you grab your hammer, ladder, nails, and climb up on the roof, we have a few suggestions for you.

Safety is Number One: Don’t start the holidays off in the hospital! Be sure the ladder is placed on level ground, securing it with cords or a rope to your home and the ground. This will keep it from shifting and leaning back or over. Also, before you climb that ladder with the lights, test them out on the ground to make sure they light up, and there aren’t any frayed cords.

Do Not Use Hammer and Nails: Using nails can put holes in the fascia, roof, or siding, which can
cause leaks and water damage. There are plenty of products on the market today where you can clip your lights to the eaves or gutters.

Plug Them In: Once all the lights are in place, turn them on. If they trip a breaker, you may need to remove some lights or redistribute them to other outlets to spread the amps they are pulling.

Remember: If you aren’t comfortable with heights, hire a professional!