Among the more striking types of festive lights that you can buy are icicle ones. These are designed to look like pieces of ice hanging down during a particularly wintry Christmas.
They can be a very attractive decoration if you know how to use them. Follow these tips for making the most of your icicle lights.
Choose the right location
If you want these lights to look as wintry as possible, you will need to pick the right location to hang them. The most important factor to bear in mind is that they are outdoor Christmas lights, so think of places where icicles might form during cold weather, such as guttering or window frames.
Take measurements
Measure the area where the lights are to hang. This will help to ensure you buy a string of lights long enough for your needs.
Ideally, add a further 20 feet to your measurements after you take them. This will provide you with extra lights, which you can double up or use in another spot.
Make sure you measure the distance to whatever outlet they will be plugged into, as the string needs to be able to stretch comfortably to that.
Consider their design
You should always have an overall design in mind for your Christmas lighting display. The lights should be arranged as a focal point, not hung in a scattershot manner, if you want them to be effective.
These tips are sure to make your icicle lights display sparkle!
