Work out how many hooks you will need.
How to string outdoor lights on stone wall.
String lights are just one of many best outdoor lighting ideas.
Install the bulbs in your string lights.
Mark the spots on the trees and drill guide holes.
We ve rounded up tons of our favorite string light ideas in this gallery.
But you can use any type of wooden post that you want.
When you have dogs that go out late or any time during the winter you really need a light.
Furring strips are thin 1 inch 2 5 cm by 2 inches 5 1 cm posts that work great to hang light things like string lights.
Install a hook into each tree at the marked spot.
Just use posts that are strong enough to withstand wind and rain.
I personally think outdoor lights look so much better when they are draped in the middle and sort of slack down some.
But if you need something a little more low key simply install some pretty string lights in your backyard to really make it shine.
Which brings me to the challenge.
How to hang outdoor string lights from diy posts.
With a helper string the lights from one tree to the next holding them carefully to make sure the holes are the right distance apart.
Now cut open your pack of sugru and divide it into five equal parts rolling each piece into a small ball.
After opening you ve got 30mins to work with the sugru so there s no need to rush.
The way to do this is make sure that your two hanging points start and end and exactly secured at the same level and give the string lights just a little slack.
Add lights arrange the planters in a rectangle no more than 10 apart.
One issue with all of the side yards in our neighborhood which steve and i have learned from experience is that they are very dark at night.
Most outdoor lights are easy to install with screws.