The Best Method For Hanging String Lights In Your Backyard

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Now more than ever, people are spending more time enjoying their patios and decks, having cookouts, hanging out with the kids, or entertaining friends. No outdoor space is complete without lighting. In fact, adding lighting is an outdoor update that adds serious value to your home. Your deck or patio is the ideal place to hang string lights to create a warm, cozy atmosphere that feels festive no matter what time of year it is. If your entertainment area is not right next to your home where you can attach the lights to the house, it may be a challenge to get those lights hung up properly. Even if your outdoor space is close to your house, many homeowners prefer not to attach anything to their home's siding. No worries! You can hang up your string lights with convenient string light poles like these Fussion 10-foot String Light Poles.

These sturdy string light poles make hanging up outdoor lights quick and easy so your patio area will be lit up in no time. It's the perfect decorative element to add to your outdoor space that will create a low-maintenance oasis in your backyard. Using these easy-to-assemble light poles along with outdoor lighting tips that'll help reduce light pollution, you will end up with an outdoor area that is relaxing and cozy.

Freestanding string light poles are often adjustable, allowing you to set the height to whatever works best for your outdoor space. Look for poles made from heavy-duty, weather-resistant materials that are durable and will withstand the elements. Many come with ground stakes at the bottom, making them easy to secure in the soil. They work great if you're looking to illuminate a fire pit or any garden area.

If you don't have a soil surface to stick the stakes into where you are hanging your lights, consider getting five-gallon buckets like these Econohome 5-Gallon buckets that come in packs of six. You can easily paint them to match your outdoor decor, fill them with dirt to secure the poles, and move the buckets anywhere you wish. If you want a permanent setup, you can fill the buckets with quick-set concrete and place the poles in the concrete which will provide a very strong base for your string light poles. Some homeowners attach the string light poles directly to their privacy fence or deck railings which you can do with fence clips and screws. Once the poles are in place, it's time to hang your outdoor lights!