7 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Hanging Lights
The holidays are here and it’s time to start hanging lights around your home. You’ve been planning this for months, and now it’s finally in sight: jealous neighbors, cars slowing to admire your handiwork, and who knows — maybe even a YouTube video with some awesome Christmas music playing in the background. This year you plan to do it upright! While an epic Griswoldian display is an admirable goal, you might just want to avoid some of the following pitfalls as you create your extravagant holiday exhibition. Using Old, Worn Out, Or Broken Lights Your lights all worked fine when you took them down last February right? The thing is, nature can take a toll on neglected lights, and even when stored properly, normal wear and tear may cause broken bulbs, frayed cords, or shorts in the wiring. Damaged lights can potentially cause a fire, so always check them out thoroughly before you plug them in. It’s also a good idea to test your lights and be sure they work before you put them up. Han...