How To Hang Outdoor String Lights

Plan and Measure

• Decide what end you want the male plug to be on, so it reaches a wall socket or extension cord.
• Make sure there are no obstructions that might interfere with the installation.
• Choose where to place your hardware. In this case, we decided to start in the center and work our way toward the ends. If this makes sense in your case, measure the installation area to accurately locate the center.
• Find the center of the string lights by laying them on the ground and folding the string in half until both sides are equal.