Attach Christmas Lights To Gutters

From there use one gutter clip per light bulb to attach the lights to the gutters.

Attach christmas lights to gutters.

If you are attaching lights to your window trim use tube light clips or nail on plastic clips. I was able to use these at about two feet apart and they are working out great. Take time to measure before you begin. Keep your light string fairly taut as you continue to clip each bulb across your gutter.

Attach lights along your gutters or roof with plastic clips made for the job. The gutter guard is mesh and it goes right up to the edge of the gutter so there is no way to use gutter clips. To install just slide the clip over the lip of your gutter so that the serrated portion of the tab is against the backside of your gutter and the bulbs are facing horizontally or straight out. To hang christmas lights on your gutters attach a gutter clip to the base of each light in the direction you want them to hang.

If you are only hanging icicle lights it is easiest to place the clip on the gutter and then hang your lights from the hook. Use a long tape measure to determine the length of string you need prior to starting then lay your lights on the ground in the desired pattern to make sure you have enough length. I was hoping to still attach the lights to the gutters to avoid that. The adams christmas mighty light clips are a wonderful little addition.

As long as you have the right equipment hanging christmas lights on your gutters isn t all that complicated. Keep reading to get a closer look at how to do it. This will keep the lights secured and prevent the string from being damaged in bad weather. And it works if you don t mind the storm door catching the lights every time you open the door.

Use one or two gutter clips to secure the extension cord and then plug in the lights to the cord. Actually we do have cup hooks on the fascia. You will need to reposition the ladder as you go so be sure not to overextend yourself or shift your balance away from your ladder. Attach your first light clip beside the extension cord to the edge of the gutter.

Plug the first light string into a long extension cord and bring them up to your rooftop. The clips are really strong and clip securely to both gutters and shingles. Here are seven tips on safely securing christmas lights to the gutter system and surrounding areas.