How to hang string lights for your patio

Hey guys, here is how to hang string lights for your patio. Really gives the new patio the last bit of extra flair and fairly easy to DIY for a beginner!

0:00 Intro
0:39 Materials
1:30 Set up explanation
2:35 Installing lag bolts
3:50 Hook turnbuckle
4:10 Install 4x4 post
7:00 Install cable
11:39 Hang lights
12:30 Outro

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[JohnHeng]

Quick 6 month update, lights still look great and even withstood an ice storm!

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[JeremyConder]

never thought about googling pilot holes size for bolts/screws, good tip

[rickt.]

Very helpful. Pilot hole guide is a great tip. I’m using black guide wire for my project.

[HerCheapDream]

But I’m 100% doing this in my backyard this week! This has been super helpful. I pretty much had a rough idea of what to do and how but the turn buckles and the ferrel bits were clutch and I liked how you zip tied several at once before moving the ladder! I wouldn’t have thought about that straight away! Nice video!

[esco]

I did that to my yard buddy and like yours it looks SHARP

[CozyCraftyVibes]

Great video! Very clear and helpful instructions.

[boydlaffitte]

Nice job! Thank you!!! You will never have a problem with leftove zip ties! As a do it yourself right, they will always come in handy for something down the road!

[djmendoza]

Great job i have been looking at ur video for 3 days going to start it today I'll keep u posted thanks DJ from Florida

[Larrabjl]

These came in yesterday I can't wait to put them up around my fire pit.

[myjunkmail]

Ha! I was yelling inside my head, "wait! You forgot the turnbuckle!" LOL

[myjunkmail]

Nice job, dude. And don't worry about buying more zip ties than you need. They are good to have on hand for unexpected needs.

[josegomez-fjbe]

THANK YOU JOHN VERY HELPFUL FOR A ROOKIE LIKE ME PEACE AND LOVE

[ryanwalsh]

Great video, simple to the point and easy to follow!! Keep them coming!!

[EdwardAvila]

Nice....will do this DIY project for my yard.

[timhollerman]

Thanks for sharing. I used idea and it worked out well.

[YouTubeMaster]

Looks great! You should have shown the lights at night.

[milieu]

Run the cable through the eyelets on the bulb sockets before you crimp the ferrules next time to avoid zip ties altogether 👌

[NickyP]

This is a fantastic video, thank you so much!

[Rodeoboy]

This is just what I’ve been looking for! Thanks!

[brianherbert]

nice realistic instal, l enjoyed the explanation and how it turned out