🎅🏻 FULL VID: How to Hang Christmas Lights On Your House - Tips & Tricks Start to Finish - Timelapse

I've published other Christmas lights tutorials in the past and viewers always ask the same questions. i decided it was time to make one comprehensive video showing all of my favorite tips and tricks. Hopefully this video is the most helpful i've ever released.
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[@Cali0687]

Thank you! First time home owner here and i could never figure out how to get this look! Looks amazing! ❤

[@TightWadDIY]

Happy to help! Let me know if you have questions!

[@MarkBlangger]

EXCELLENT video! Thank you for the detailed instructions on how create a classic and classy light display. 2023 is my first Christmas in my new location, and thanks to you, I'm reasonably confident that the results of my efforts will be meet my hopes and expectations. Thanks again!

[@TightWadDIY]

Glad it was helpful! I’d love to see your display. Send me a pic on IG.

[@tonysopranosduck416]

You’re the first person to show the different types of clips needed for shingle vs gutter application. I realize now that I’ve spent too much money on bigger clips that also look really messy. Wondering if I have the energy to redo the entire house tmrw….after I go and buy those cheap clear clips lol. Your home looks beautiful and your attention to detail is commendable. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Merry Christmas!

[@TightWadDIY]

Thank you! I will say when I discovered the best clip combo I didn’t redo my display that was already up. I just fixed it the following year.

[@timcoleman5789]

Great video! I have been doing the Red/White C9 setup for 25+ years and love the look. I use the same materials as you do. I use red LED spotlights to accents the house and takes away some of the dark spots on the house. My granddaughter calls it the 'candy cane house...

[@TightWadDIY]

Very nice! I have to add something to that dark area on our porch. I may wrap the columns with lights.

[@davidsherman6416]

A aew home owner, awesome! Thanks

[@TightWadDIY]

My pleasure! I hope your install goes well!

[@codymullen55]

I subscribed just for the name, stayed for the content💪🏻

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! Welcome to Tightwad Nation!

[@johnames6430]

It looks classy without over-doing it like you said, great choices on the wreaths but I would add one Rudolph with a glowing red nose just to make it a little fun, maybe to the left of the door infront of the green bush where there's a lot of space. Or some type of lighted ornamental thing...maybe a small tree skeleton or something...many options

[@TightWadDIY]

thank you! I agree that dark space doesn’t look great. Maybe we will add a tree there!

[@12rwoody]

Excellent dad stuff. Super helpful!

[@TightWadDIY]

Haha! Thanks!

[@hernandezfamily9523]

Thank you for the video. I have always wondered how people make it look like the lights fit each section perfectly.

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! It makes sense once you see it done. The lights are evenly spaced on the wire so just stretch the wire tight!

[@mchamis1]

Very compressive explanation. Thank you for sharing. keep the vids coming.

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks. I really appreciate it. I have over 200 videos and add more when I can!

[@noraruelas5296]

Thank you so much, loved that you were very detailed on everything from the installation of lights to showing how you put your latter against the house.

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks! I try my best to be informative about every step.

[@TightWadDIY]

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[@Kingkaihero]

Best Christmas light installation video ever. Very detailed and informative. 9:08 I used to be scared of heights too. 😱

[@TightWadDIY]

@@Kingkaihero Thank you. This video was a work in progress. It’s my third attempt to make a great one! Haha. I really appreciate it.

[@Kingkaihero]

@@TightWadDIY It shows 👍, you are a hard worker I just finished seeing your “ Christmas lights Tips & Tricks part 2” The one where you are wearing a red Christmas light blazer 👍 I was just taking notes 📝 like if I was in the middle of a college class 🤣

[@TightWadDIY]

@@Kingkaihero Haha! I had fun with that one. I’m an actually a teacher so taking notes is a good thing!

[@seandavis9068]

I enjoyed the video and started to look at the materials to see what it would cost. I noticed some really poor reviews on the light strands such as lights not working, getting really hot, etc. Have you had issues with them?

[@jollyranch1026]

I know you can tell this video has saved my life two times this year and yes I an typw without jloking at the keybosradd bbay

[@TightWadDIY]

Haha. I’m glad you’ve found it helpful.

[@cassandracisneros4285]

Loved your video! Thank you so much for all the information!

[@TightWadDIY]

You’re welcome!!

[@wisdomSP]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing! 😁

[@TightWadDIY]

Thank you and you’re welcome!

[@SC-rk7be]

awesome video. thank you!

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks! My pleasure.

[@timhefley5011]

Looks nice! Nice video

[@TightWadDIY]

Thank you!

[@kellyrose3213]

Great video bruh. Next year I will definitely be buying new lights and clips. Hope you enjoy your Christmas .✯. ✞🃏✞ ´✯´

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks! I appreciate it. Merry Christmas to you too!

[@TorresLovo]

Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷, very nice video, your house looks amazing, a beautiful house by the way!!! One question: Did you use incandescent lights?

[@TightWadDIY]

Thank you! Yes, these are incandescent bulbs. I’m hoping to go with all LED this year.

[@TorresLovo]

@@TightWadDIY excellent, but one way or another your house will look amazing.

[@Mike060504]

Can’t wait to do my house this year!

[@TightWadDIY]

I’d love to see it!

[@sctvfan1313]

I know this is a year old video so you probabwont see this comment - but thank you for this video.. I have a crazy tall roof line and haven't tried putting up lights.. but seeing your video has helped me with some ideas... Thank you

[@TightWadDIY]

I’m glad to hear you found it helpful. Be safe! Lights aren’t worth an accident!

[@jr356w]

Very informative! Great vid!

[@TightWadDIY]

Thank you, Justin. I appreciate the kind comment.

[@hollywinsman9464]

Great video. Thank you.

[@TightWadDIY]

You’re welcome. I appreciate the kind comment.

[@johnames6430]

6:10 install a hook up on the roof to tether too, in your case the roof is quite steep, the hook are not expensive and if you can put up light you can put up a hook on the roof. Or pay someone to come out and install the hook for you (a roofer would be able to do it easily and cheap)

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks. I’ll look into it. I’m considering the Goat system.

[@sandyl.8390]

Thank you for this video. I'm doing my own lights this year for the first time. Luckily I have a small house and I'm keeping it simple. I have 2 questions...1. Do you put all the lights in the clips before starting to hang them? I'm pretty sure this is what you were demonstrating. 2. Do you connect strands while to each other before hanging them while they are spread out on the ground?

[@TightWadDIY]

That’s awesome! You should send me a pic when you are finished! Yes I put clips on while on the ground because it’s easier. I do try to connect the cords together before getting on the ladder too. Anything I can do while safely on the ground is ideal.

[@sandyl.8390]

@@TightWadDIY Thank you so much for your quick reply! I'll post a photo for you. I'm planning on putting them up today.

[@sandyl.8390]

@@TightWadDIY I got the lights hung and they look great,, but I don't see a way to reply with a photo, so I posted the photos on my facebook page and tagged you. They are in a double row.... Beautiful blue C9's on top with dangling twinkling white stars. 😊

[@justinjohnson5480]

Thank You for the tips.

[@TightWadDIY]

You are welcome. I hope it helps you with your display!!

[@Mixwell1983]

That red and white looks clean. We just did ours and we have icecicles and color c9 i think going across the front porch, c7 color around garage door, c5s on 2 of the front windows, 4 inflatables, 2 falling snow projectors and 2 strands of c5 white bulbs on 2 front bushes Man what a pain in the ass, this is our first x mas in our new home and I had to to use power strips, 3 ways and numerous extension cords to make them work off 2 switches. It does look good though. Im considering getting a large wreath for over the garage, I still have 1 strand of color c7s that i need to put on the inside window thats over the garage door.

[@TightWadDIY]

Sounds great! You should DM me a pic of your display on Instagram!

[@timothy2896]

Great video. Redo the video with invulnerable LED. Perfect video on how to run lights that is timeless. Thankyou

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks! I’m actually working on a new version with LED.

[@pikesa]

Do you have another link for the red c7 bulbs? The current one listed is not Working! Thanks much! Such a great video!

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks for the heads up. I fixed it.

[@davidjd123]

i feel like a fear of heights is the most logical fear lol, humans are not meant to be that high, if we were we would have wings.

[@TightWadDIY]

Haha. I can agree with that!

[@rubenfabela9285]

Where did you get those wreaths at? I’m digging how bright they are 👌🏾🙌🏾

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks. I bought them from Hobby Lobby and added my own lights. They have two hundred LEDs each.

[@rubenfabela9285]

@@TightWadDIY thank you! Beautiful home! 👌🏾

[@MO4CHRIS1]

Hey nice video I have about a hundred feet of icicle lights but they won’t stay lit. I’m new to this so I don’t know about wattage footage etc…any particular gauge/feet of power cord I should use?

[@TightWadDIY]

Don’t plug them all in to each other. Three strands max per outlet.

[@aggie2738]

Are those wreaths inside or outside…..? I like that idea….. if there outside how did you connect them?

[@TightWadDIY]

They are outside. They are attached to the window using the 3inch command hooks.

[@paulliquori4824]

I do custom cut LED light installs and can get you c7 or c9 leds at a pretty reasonable price if you'd like. I get them all at wholesale price for the most part, prices are a little higher then normal but not too bad

[@TightWadDIY]

Do you have Instagram? I’ve been looking for a deal.

[@paulliquori4824]

@@TightWadDIY yeah @liquoris_maintenance_services. Shoot me a message and we can talk and I'll get quantities and prices for you!

[@SynysterGoose]

I'm swapping from incandescent c9s to SMD LEDs this year. We will see how it goes. I also never point my bulbs towards the sky.

[@TightWadDIY]

Let me know! I’m considering the same!

[@shellyculpepper5775]

Hi do you use the warm white lights that come with the wire, or do you have to buy others?

[@TightWadDIY]

I use the warm whites that come in the strands and then I buy reds on Amazon or at Walmart. We previously used all white and it looked nice too!

[@johnfarris8460]

came to see if there was a trick for managing that top peak lol. I have the same issue, little fear of heights and it's always uncomfortable trying to get that peak clipped in

[@TightWadDIY]

It’s definitely not fun. I’m not sure how many more years I’ll do it.

[@cecilsays-legalmindsetcant1339]

What made you decide that C7 was your preferred choice out of curiosity? I was thinking about using C9s but wondering if they are too big potentially

[@TightWadDIY]

I personally think C9s are too large and C5s are difficult to find. I think C7s give off just the right amount of light.

[@michaelarnoth5071]

C7S ARE ONLY PREFERRED TO THE INSTALLERS NEVER TO THE CUSTOMERS AS THEY ARE MUCH EASIER TO WORK WITH

[@michaelarnoth5071]

@@TightWadDIY C9S ARE MUCH BETTER IF YOURE THE CUSTOMER OR THE NEIGHBORS LOOKING AT THE HOUSE

[@ATVERKING13]

I’m not sure you’ll see this but look into vampire plugs, you can cut that excess wire your hiding and put a new plug on so that you don’t have open sockets and everything is cut to fit exactly Christmas light contractors KZbin has videos on it!!

[@TightWadDIY]

I appreciate it! I’ve recently discovered that and plan to redo my display this year so I will be using those!

[@Lloydetc]

Do you have any tips on how to put lights on the side of the walls to kinda have that full outline of lights? That would be awesome :)

[@paulliquori4824]

As long as it's not a painted surface or stucco, use a little bit of hot glue. Works great. I do professional lighting installs and that's why I do on brick or pvc window trims

[@colt2540]

@@paulliquori4824 is it better to do the ridge line ? I did the outline of my house but seems empty . Don’t know if I should add another 150 ft of lights for the ridge line

[@paulliquori4824]

@@colt2540 really just depends. I mean, you're asking if it's a good thing to add more lights??? I say it can't be bad to have more lights haha, just if it's in your budget to add more this year

[@colt2540]

@@paulliquori4824 ima be mad when I see everything on sale after Christmas lol

[@paulliquori4824]

@@colt2540 haha for sure! Get some commercial grade stuff. A lot better

[@reginataddy7475]

I’ve never used a timer and didn’t see how or where you added it to your lights in the video. Do you use more than one or will one work for all the lights and wreaths you have hanging?

[@TightWadDIY]

You add the timer where the extension cord plugs into the outlet. The timer controls all of the lights on that extension cord. I use four different timers all set to the same time and schedule.

[@shadowspace99]

I got 6 timers

[@josej-h1471]

What size bulbs are those? I thought c-9 were the biggest option?

[@TightWadDIY]

These are C7 so they are smaller than a C9.

[@josej-h1471]

@@TightWadDIY they look bigger. Thanks for replying. Question, is it much of a different putting the clips while on the ground versus putting as you install?

[@MaryAlyssa84]

Great Video! Do you have a link for the light strand cord?

[@TightWadDIY]

All of the links should be in the description. Is that one missing?

[@cisb2938]

You've since learned about socket spool to custom cut with precise plugs and endcaps? No extra line and sockets laying around. And LED bulbs? Incandescent get Hot and use too much electricity, and need Too many separate extension cords.

[@TightWadDIY]

I have but haven’t pulled the trigger to upgrade all of my strands. I’d have to order commercial to get the 12” spacing on LED strands.

[@joshhuber130]

How do you plug in the wreaths?

[@TightWadDIY]

I ran extension cords to splitters.

[@EdJohnson-s6f]

Gutter shingle clips

[@TightWadDIY]

You can use pro grade Tuff clips for everything now.

[@kingbrayboy2422]

I think next year I would do net lights on the n

[@TightWadDIY]

I may add nets but I have so many shrubs it would be expensive!

[@ishmaelcross4099]

Exactly how many light strands did u use for the front of your house

[@TightWadDIY]

6 on the front rooflines and gutters. Two down the right side of house gutter and two on each side on the ground.

[@Lloydetc]

How many light strands did you have for this project overall?

[@TightWadDIY]

I have 12 total 25ft strands.

[@nyacoustics8373]

Wear the safety harness. That's way too high. one of our coworkers fell from half of that height and he nearly died!

[@TightWadDIY]

I really should.

[@dallasgirl3470]

What kind of ladder is this

[@TightWadDIY]

It’s a Werner. I love it! Very versatile.

[@bw536]

How many extension cords did u use

[@TightWadDIY]

I’m not sure about the total number. Probably 10.

[@VJTrey1]

How many feet is that ladder?

[@TightWadDIY]

It goes up to 22ft

[@BARFYADAMS]

How did you overcome your fear of heights?

[@TightWadDIY]

I used logic to convince myself that if I took the proper precautions I would be fine. Over time I became more confident.

[@michaelarnoth5071]

IM SO SURPRISED TO SEE THE LEVEL OF DETAIL AND PROFESSIONALISM YOU ATTEMPT TO APPLY TO YOUR LIGHTS BUT YET YOURE MISSING THE MOST IPORTANT PART!!!! MALE AND FEMALE VAMPIRE PLUGS BRUH WITH MAKE AND FEMALE VAMPIRES YOU COULD HAVE EVERYTHING HOOKED UP EVEN IF YOU ONLY HAD ONE OR TWO EXTERIOR OUTLETS

[@Jthach007]

Can you please elaborate? I only have one exterior outlet in the front. That’s the only outlet I have to work with. What are vampire plugs?

[@TightWadDIY]

Those are great plugs BUT you still run into the issue of max load on each wire. They are perfect when using LED lights. I have to use 4 different circuits so I don’t trip the breaker.

[@TightWadDIY]

Vampire plugs allow you to cut and add a plug anywhere you need to on a wire. They pierce the wiring (vampire) so they just clamp on. If you are using the older style bulbs and not LED, they don’t solve the issue of overloading a circuit with too many lights.

[@Sunshinesniles]

I gave up. This is a darn commercial . It's not about showing how it's more anout seeing products. I had to change.

[@TightWadDIY]

I’m not selling a single product. I’m telling you the best tools to use to complete the task. You are welcome to figure it out on your own but I come with 10 years of experience and I’m trying to help you avoid the headaches.