The Christmas light installers would make the holiday season incomplete. They make your house a cozy, joyous magic land. But the thing is that it is like hanging them up and no one wants to feel like a burden, right? Fear not! We shall divide it and make it palatable.

Begin with planning the appearance. You are lighting the whole house, or you have a few warming strands of lights around the windows? Would you like lights in the yard, or about the trees? Give a moment thought as to the best look and where. It is the enjoyment part and you need not hurry over it. You will save yourself later on time and aggravation.

After you have a plan, then you need the ladder. Safety first–then see to it that it is steady and high enough to reach those high places. Get somebody to assist you in the event that you are going to the roof or to high places. Better safe than sorry. You do not wish to come to a mess of lights on your way down.

Now, about the lights. You can wear traditional white or colorful strands, but be sure that every one of them is functioning beforehand. It is the worst thing to have them hanging and then realize that half the strands are not lighting. It is just a way of receiving the best gift and finding out that it is broken.

When using outdoor lights, it is always advisable to use outdoor rated lights. And the last thing you want is a little rain or snow to short them. Outdoor extension cords should not be left out either. These will be useful in the case when your outlets are distant. You will have to ensure that your lights are sufficient in reach.

In the hanging of the lights on the roof, clips rather than nails should be used. Your roof can be ruined with tacks or nails and it is not worth it. Clips are preferable, simple to install and will not damage the edifice.

Lastly, take your time. The setting up of Christmas lights is not something to be stressed about. You can get your home shining soon with a little planning and the correct tools. And as soon as those lights are fired, you will not think of the set-up. Share the light and the magic of the time!