Pro Tips for Hanging Exterior Christmas Lights

Nov 15th 2024

Calling all light-it-yourselfers! Are you looking for a simple way to achieve a professional holiday display without spending a lot of time or hassle? We’ve got you covered. In our latest Light it Yourself (LIY) video, Chris from Birddog Lighting shows you how to hang Christmas lights like a pro using Rooftop Ridge Clips, Pro Clips, Yard Stakes, and No Wrap Straps. These revolutionary devices will simplify the ever burdensome hanging of Christmas lights...cue Clark. We have clips for every application you can imagine including rooflines, roof top ridges, gutters, trees, and even walkways. These convenient accessories will make installation a breeze and your display picture-perfect.

Easy, Damage-Free Roofline Lighting Setup

If you’re like us, you’ve been impressed by your neighbor whose house is decorated with lights boasting clean lines and perfectly consistent spacing. Have you also wondered how much he paid to have those professionally hung? Do you want to be the house everyone on the block is impressed with? We have the solution to take your display OVER THE TOP! Light it Yourself with Christmas lights along your roofline. Our Rooftop Ridge Line Mounting Clips are the answer to your lighting dreams, without damaging your roof. Unlike staples, nails, or other harmful methods of attaching, these clips simply latch onto your shingle edge, securely holding your lights without peeling or prying shingles. These cutting-edge clips also provide peace of mind after the installation is done. They attach securely and keep your lights stable through nearly any weather condition mother nature can throw at it, allowing your display to effortlessly impress all season long.

Benefits of Rooftop Ridge Clips:

Easy Snap Design: Ensures a secure fit along your roofline.
Versatile Compatibility: Works with C6, C7, C9, C9 Pixel Bulb, 12mm Pixel Bulb, G30, G40, Mini Lights, and Rope Lights.
No Roof Damage: Holds lights firmly without distrubing your shingles.
Easy Removal: When the season ends, just unclip and store with the lights, still attached, for painless setup next year.

For anyone looking to create a professional look with minimal effort and minimal expense, Rooftop Ridge Clips are a holiday decorating game-changer.

Hanging Christmas Lights on Gutters and Shingles

o you want to expand your clean, professional look from your ridgeline to your roofline and gutters ? The Pro Clip Plus streamlines the installation of your Christmas lights on gutters and shingles. This clip’s sleek design blends into your home’s exterior during the day and securely holds both C7 and C9 bulbs. Their exceptional strength and durabilityensure that your lights stay in place through a multitiude of weather conditions. Simple installation is just the beginning, the disassembly is just as clear-cut as assembly. Because our Pro Clips stay attached to the light strand you can save time, eliminate hassle, and pave the way for an even more manageable installation next year.

Benefits of Pro Clips:

Dual Mounting Options: Mount on shingles for an outward glow or on gutters for an upward shine.
Secure Hold: Keeps bulbs and sockets firmly in place, preventing lights from slipping during most weather conditions.
Quick Setup and Removal: Clips stay attached to the light strand for easy storage, so next year’s setup will be even easier.
Additional Mounting Options: For additional versatility, pair the Pro Clip Plus with our parapet clips to decorate porches, balconies, or fences.

With Pro Clips, you’ll achieve the celebrated professional alignment and stability for your outdoor Christmas lights without any fuss.

Pathway and Garden Lighting Installation

Are you feeling pretty noble after all your decorating accomplishments? Yard Stakes are grounding in decorating...These handy helpers are a must-have if you’re decorating ground-level areas like pathways, gardens, or driveways. Light the way towards your grand lightscape. These exceptionally versatile creations work for both C7 and C9 string lights and feature a sturdy, offset design that allows for easy insertion into both soft and hard ground. For soft ground, simply press the stakes into place. For harder surfaces, use a rubber mallet or hammer before snapping in the bulbs. These stakes will navigate your guests into the welcoming holiday wonderland you’ve constructed. As the first impression of your display, these stakes will set the tone for the remarkable presentation your guests will experience by keeping your lights straight and secure.

Benefits of Yard Stakes:

Offset Design: Easily install stakes in hard ground using a rubber mallet or hammer without damaging the socket cord.
Secure Hold: 3-prong holders grip the light socket, ensuring your bulbs stay upright and straight.
Professional Look: Keeps lights neatly aligned, maintaining a uniform appearance.
Versatility: Suitable for both C7 and C9 socket string lights to create a classic holiday look with ease.

Yard Stakes will enhance the entry to your home and help you reveal your masterpiece. Place them along pathways, driveways, and sidewalks to showcase your garden in the ultimate glow.

Effortless Tree and Pillar Lighting

Tree hugging has a time and a place. Holiday decorating time is NEITHER. Have you ever counted the number of throws it takes to catch the strand on the other side of the tree trunk? Or maybe the number of quarters in the swear jar? Rest assured, you‘re in good company. If you’re after the next-level look of wrapped lights on trees or columns but dread the hassle, No Wrap Straps are the absolute solution. Instead of winding lights endlessly, these clear plastic straps let you attach lights vertically for a sleek, polished look. Simply snap the straps in place at the top and bottom of your tree or pillar. Then begin stringing your lights. Get creative with it and fashion a custom look. Your creativity is the only obstacle. String them straight, angled, or even alternating colors for a custom effect. You can even twist the straps at the top or bottom to create a candy cane look. The clear straps blend seamlessly into any surface, keeping the spotlight on your lights, not the hardware. These gems are not only handy, but they’re also efficient too; you can skip lighting the areas that are out of sight, saving time, effort, and energy costs, especially on tall trees or pillars.

Benefits of No Wrap Straps:

Quick, Tangle-Free Installation: No more wrapping and re-wrapping lights around tree trunks or columns. Just snap the straps into place at the top and bottom and start stringing your lights from top to bottom; attaching to the hooks as you go.
Customizable Length: Link multiple straps together for larger tree trunks or wider columns.
Strong Hold: Keeps lights secure in nearly any weather condition.
Clear Design: Made of clear plastic, the straps blend in harmoniously with any surface, ensuring your lights are the feature, and eliminating the eyesore.
Budget Friendly: These straps allow you to skip wrapping sections that won’t be visible, saving money on not only lights but also energy.

No Wrap Straps make your Christmas lights easy to install on any round surface, creating a professional and unique display that takes minutes to bring together.

Using these lighting aids from Birddog Lighting—Rooftop Ridge Clips, Pro Clips, Yard Stakes, and No Wrap Straps—you’ll achieve a stunning holiday display with minimal time, effort, hassle, even swearing. For even more implements to make your Christmas light installation quick and hassle-free, visit Birddog Lighting's Christmas Accessories. Make this and future seasons stress-free with all the right accessories at your fingertips.