Putting away an outdoor Christmas lights display can be easy if you follow some simple rules and instructions.
Holiday lights dont have to get tangled and broken!
Light sets have to come down.
They arent designed to face the weather all year.
But be careful in removing them.
Take photos of your light display.
Bagging and Labeling Holiday Lights
Get a bunch of plastic bags.
Label each bag with each components location.
For instance:
Taking a Lighting Display Down
Unplug the entire display.
Take the display down, one section at a time.
Inspect all wires, sockets, plugs, and other components in each set of lights.
If you find burnt-out bulbs, replace them.
Putting Away the Lights Display
Roll up the strands of lights.
Lots of products will help you store the strands without tangling them into knots.
For extra-long strands, you’re free to get giant spools like the ones for garden hoses.
But a cheaper tool is the humble paper-towel tube.
For strands that run too long for a single tube, try a long pole or broomstick.
Put each component in the appropriate bag.
Seal the bag to keep moisture and other elements out.
Put the bags full of lights and accessories in large plastic tubs with lids.
Put the tubs in a safe, dry place.
Decorating with Christmas Lights: Safety Tips
Protect yourself and your holiday-light display.
A few basic rules and instructions can keep your holidays worry-free and keep your Christmas decorations safe.
If you cant be home, dont turn on your holiday-lights display.
Leaving a lighting display unattended is an invitation to fire.
Speaking of which, be fire safe.
Replace burnt-out light bulbs as soon as possible.
A dead bulb in a strand interferes with the proper flow of electricity.
Replace the bulb with one of the exact same size and wattage.
Keep cords away from metal, moisture and hot places such as heaters, fireplaces or furnaces.
Dont run extension cords from inside your house to your outdoor display.
Instead, have an electrician install outlets outdoors.
Touching a Christmas Lights Display
Never touch a lit holiday-lights display.
Dont let pets and children touch a lights display.
This instruction may make tree lighting tricky, but it can help to prevent fires.
Rain, Snow, and Other Forms of Moisture
Keep your display away from moisture.
Place outlets, plugs, cords and other equipment in sheltered areas that stay dry during storms.
Cover the display with something waterproof, like tarpaulins or plastic sheeting.
Secure this shielding tightly so that it protects the display against coming loose in a high wind.
If youve attached lights to free-standing items like Santas or reindeer, take the items inside.
21+ Best DIY Christmas Light Ideas
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DIY Christmas Light Yard Ornaments
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A terrarium with glimmering bulbs
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Ladder Christmas-ready
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Glass lanterns with delicate tangles
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Outdoor lighting with lantern, logs
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A holiday greeting
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Wall art with lights
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Wall tree with mounted lights in bedroom
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Floating lights
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DIY Cake Stand
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Empty Picture Frame
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Cascade of lights
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A garland with globe lights
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Potted plant with lights
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Bedroom merrier
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String lights and lanterns
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Fairy light ball
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Christmas light balls
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Snow Globe Terrariums
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Led Fairy Lights
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Holiday Globe Light Hack
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DIY Christmas Shadow Box
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Planter
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DIY Pixie Dust Light
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Fairy light
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Lantern
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Star wreath
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Vintage Christmas Light With Box of Candles
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Ping Pong light on the table
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Tree branch with string lights
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Christmas Tree with String Lights
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DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Tree Lights
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