Article: Avoid wrapping the lights around your tree as if it were a maypole. Start from the top and mentally divide your tree into three triangular sections until you get to the bottom of your tree’s cone. Weave lights through each triangular section until you reach the bottom of the cone of your tree. Avoid connecting more than 300 lights to one another as they may burn out. Any dark holes need to be filled. Rearrange your lights to fill in any gaps or until you’re satisfied. Remove the roller from a painters pole and use the metal bracket to string lights on trees that are 10 feet or taller without having to use a ladder.  Work your way to the bottom and use another extension cord if needed. Plug any additional extension cords to your main power strip.  Wrap your plugs with electrical tape to help keep them together as well as protect them from water. Use blue, white, or green lamps. Using yellow, red, amber, or pink can make your tree look a muddy brown. A strong wind can easily dislodge your lights if you use hooks to hang them up. Use plastic gutter clips that you can purchase from your hardware store. You may also find them in your arts and craft store. Test any outdoors sockets to be sure that they are functioning properly before plugging in any lights. Keep cords organized and neat away from any walkways where they can be tripping hazards.

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Divide your tree or trees into sections. Repeat the weaving. Look for dead spots. Use a painter’s pole to string lights without a ladder. Use floodlights to show off evergreens. Avoid hooks. Be sure there is a working outlet outdoors.