When December comes around, twinkle lights are everywhere. The problem is that most people put them up quickly and carelessly and call it festive. What’s the problem? One lengthy line around the gutters doesn’t look much more exciting than old fruitcake. This is the secret: putting your lights in christmas lighting installation services. One simple change—putting lights in a real system instead of merely hanging them up wherever there is a hook—will make your whole house stand out.
Let’s go over the essentials first. Most people do the obvious thing and outline the roof. That’s okay. It’s a good base. But with one smart step, you can go from “standard-issue” to “show-stopper”: add a second and third layer in areas where you wouldn’t expect them. Think about the mailbox, railings, window frames, and bushes. Now you’re adding depth—3D Christmas magic.
Get a range of bulb sizes and styles. Little fairy lights make the background twinkle, while huge bulbs provide drama. For a wintry radiance, use whites and then add some color pops. Don’t be afraid to act like a crazy scientist. Sometimes crooked branches with warm bright lights on them take center stage.
Differences in height are also important. Hang string icicle lights around the roof, but loop bigger bulbs around the fences. Make your house look like an architect who works as Santa’s helper on the side. By the way, have you ever seen that neighbor whose garage looks better than your living room? They are probably layered.
It’s important to talk about safety. Put the extension cords flat and use lights that are safe for the outdoors. Fuses are there for a reason, so keep the mess of wires separate and sensible.
Have you ever heard Uncle Joe talk about the time he plugged 53 strings into one socket? Don’t be like Uncle Joe. Look at your wattage.
Before you say your work is done, go back and look at it like a painter would pick colors. If the bushes are brighter than the porch, get a ladder and change some bulbs. Layering allows you be the conductor, making sure that every corner sings. The house isn’t only ornamented anymore. It is shining. People who don’t know you might slow down to look. Friends take photographs on the curb. Kids will pick your place as their favorite.
There you go: the answer isn’t to add more lights, but to add more layers. Next time you find yourself in a mess of wires (and let’s be honest, you will), remember that depth, variety, and a little bit of fun will make any old string into Christmas gold.