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How to Hang Outdoor Christmas Lights

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Clamp-On Light Strands Along Roofline
picture of xmas lights on roof

Continue placing clips on rain gutter and clamp light strands every 10 inches or so.

Photo © Lisa Hallett Taylor
The flexible plastic light clips can be used for rooflines, siding, decks and rain gutters. Plastic holiday clips can be found at hardware or Big box stores.

To continue the job, snap light clips onto gutter or eaves every 6-10 inches so that lights don't swag or droop. If you measured accurately, you should have enough lights (or a little extra) to span the width of your roofline. The excess can be attached around the corner of the eave or roofline.

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