Planning an Outdoor Light Display: Measuring, Circuits and Safe Setup Principles
A good display starts with a plan. Here is how to measure strands, count loads and keep cords and connections weather-safe.
Author: Beatrice Lindgren
Beatrice Lindgren spent twelve years as a seasonal-department manager and display designer for a garden-and-home retailer in Michigan, hanging lights on demo houses and untangling more strands than she cares to admit. She writes Holiday Light Lab for the household that wants a house that looks good and a December that goes smoothly.
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Choosing an Artificial Christmas Tree: Height, Shape, Pre-Lit or Not
Artificial trees are chosen by height, width and branch type. Here is how to measure, compare pre-lit options and plan storage.