How Do You Properly Hang Christmas Window Lights?
Christmas lights are part of the holiday tradition all over the world. The advent of inexpensive lights with very reasonable current draw has made holiday lights both popular and accessible. However, one can’t expect to simply throw up lights carelessly and expect them to look good. Improperly installed lights are not only unsightly, they can be potentially dangerous. Every year, thousands of homes suffer fire damage due to electrical fires or the extreme heat of improperly installed Christmas lights. While this most commonly occurs with Christmas tree lights, due to the flammability of the tree, it is also known to happen with window lights. The most important part of any window light display is how it is hung. Nails may only be used when the bulbs or cords have a small hook where the nail may safely hold them. Piercing the protective covering of the wire with a nail may cause the wire to short out and cause a fire. Attempting to pierce the rubber covering may also damage the wires, c
