How to hang outdoor christmas lights on house

How many Christmas lights do you need for your home’s exterior, and how can you hang them safely? Here's our best advice for a stunning holiday display.

Anyone can string up some Christmas lights, but you aren't just anyone. Follow our tips to become the envy of your neighbors and leave them wondering how you made your house look like it's straight out of a Christmas movie.

From decorating to cooking to organizing, the holidays can be overwhelming. Family Handyman is here to help with our favorite holiday hacks for your home.

Hanging Christmas lights the easy way less time on the ladder

"My husband said he was NOT going to spend hours hanging Christmas lights." So, look at their time saving hack: You'll be so happy you saw this! No one likes hanging outdoor lights. Do they?? Especially in Northern climates?

Christmas lights are a festive way to decorate your house, but it can be difficult to figure out how to put them on a garage door. If you want to put Christmas lights around the garage door, follow these steps. 1. Plan your design 2. Measure the garage 3. Gather your materials 4. Attach hooks for the lights 5. Hang the lights along the hooks 6. Test the lights and make adjustments as needed 7. Turn on the lights and enjoy!

The telescope pole system we used to hang lights along the roofline. Works with gutters, shingles and eaves. No ladder needed. #outdoorchristmaslights #outdoorchristmasdecor

Our goal is to make every celebration sparkle. From Christmas to Graduation, parties to quiet Friday nights every occasion is better with lights.

Learn how to hang Christmas lights outside safely with these helpful tips and tricks to keep your yard looking merry all through the holidays.

These holiday hacks are sure to bring a festive air to any home, especially when there are no more light tangles to sort out.