Outdoor Christmas Holiday Lights

Hey, I'm a new homeowner and relatively new to this but I've learned a few things that can help you create some magic in your yard. Here are some tips:

-- You don't need to hire someone to hang lights around your house. Just have them do the "dangerous" stuff like hanging icicle lights from your second story. They know how to do this safely. You can do the all the rest with a small ladder and some supplies from your local hardware store.

-- If you do hire someone, make sure they are bonded and insured.

-- Use "cup" hooks instead of a staple gun to hang lights around lattices. These hooks are often available in the color of your lattice so they blend in nicely. The benefit if is that once you do it, you can reuse them to re-hang your lights. You may even decide to hang lights year-round, changing the types of lights with the season.

More tips coming soon!