{"id":974,"date":"2021-12-08T09:02:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T09:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/?p=974"},"modified":"2023-11-21T17:14:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T17:14:11","slug":"install-custom-holiday-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/install-custom-holiday-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Install holiday lights like a pro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The day after Thanksgiving arrives with many fond memories of unraveling those miniature Christmas lights and hanging them over our garage, driveway, and trees. And of course, hiding that extra slack behind a bush or in the gutter that would remain lit through Christmas (hehe).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there’s no real secret to hanging lights like a pro. In fact, it’s INCREDIBLY easy. When you’re done, you’ll be asking yourself, “why did I wait so long?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last year, we hopped over to 1000bulbs.com<\/a> and purchased C7 Christmas Lights<\/a> in preparation for our install. The lights were cut down to size for a custom fit around an object (for example: a garage door or window) and spliced with 18 gauge SPT1<\/a> (outdoor rated) wire. In addition, lights were strung together using male<\/a> and female<\/a> connectors (Gilbert plugs). The possibilities are endless once you get the hang of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: <\/strong>Highly recommend grabbing supplies 1-2 months before Thanksgiving to avoid shipping delays or stock outs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supply list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As previously mentioned, most of these supplies were ordered from 1000bulbs.com, a one-stop shop for holiday lighting. This list can be used with other suppliers as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n