How to hang outdoor christmas lights

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.

How many holiday lights do you need in order to illuminate your home’s exterior, and how can you hang them safely? Here’s how to put together a light display that’s the envy of the neighborhood. Click through for our tips on planning and installing holiday light displays outside.

Hanging Christmas lights is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. But what if your home doesn’t have gutters? No worries! Here are a few alternative ways to hang Christmas lights without gutters.

Hanging Christmas lights the easy way less time on the ladder

Giving your home's exterior the holiday spirit?🎄 That's something to "ho, ho, ho" about! Lighting it up without causing damage? That's even better. Follow these tips for less mess. #Sponsored by @homedepot #todayshomeowner #christmas #decor

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

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

Professional lighting designers have found a simple solution for securing lights to this challenging surface. Using a common crafting tool, you can secure Christmas lights and remove them without damaging the stucco. #hunkerhome #stucco #howtohanglightsonstucco #stuccohacks #stuccolightinghacks

"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?

When you have to hang your outdoor Christmas lights, keep these tips and tricks in mind! Everything would turn out just sparkling fine!