DIY How to hang patio string lights

How to hang string lights in your backyard or patio is easy. This demonstration shows how to hang Edison bulb string lights within a covered patio. I purchased the lights from Home Depot. I also have string like poles from Backyard Therapy that work great below:

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00:38 Tools needed
01:02 Plan the layout and visualize
01:29 Where is your power source?
01:40 Measuring, do it twice
02:19 Planning for a zig-zag pattern, offset it
02:48 Drill through the stucco
03:00 Fasten the hook
03:09 Open the string lights and understand the best approach
03:49 Test the lights like Christmas lights
03:57 Start hanging the lights. Start with the end work towards power source
04:19 Plug it in

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This video was made to demonstrate how I/Colton/we/Homes by C & B/Colton Crump DIY personally completed this type of project. I/Colton/we/Homes by C & B/Colton Crump DIY assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. I/Colton/we/Homes by C & B/Colton Crump DIY recommend safe practices when working with/on any structure or object, seen or implied within this video. Information contained in this video does not create and hold any warranty or guarantee for any reason.This video was made for demonstration purposes and provides my/our own opinion on how to complete a project. I/we/Homes by C & B/Colton Crump DIY will not be held liable for any damage, injury, accident, or mishap that may happen to you when attempting the same or similar steps outlined. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from use or improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Homes by C & B, Colton Crump, Bailey Crump, or Colton Crump DIY.

[kmurphy]

Thank you for not making this an unnecessary 15 min video. Clear, consider and to the point. 🙏🏻

[Socialmilliondave]

Extra thumbs up for making a simple how to video that’s straight to the point

[LovingAtlanta]

👍👍👍💝🙏
😩And I foolishly thought I was gonna “just hang the lights”....there’s so much involved in the process. LOL I’m glad I checked YouTube. This video was very helpful. Thank you! 💝🙏

[YodiRoberts]

This is exactly my situation and I had no idea where to start! I have a covered porch too and the zigzag shape is a great idea. Also, the walls are stucco and they are hard to drill but I will use a drill bit for cement I think it is called... I am planning to use the Christmas indoor outdoor extensions lights before i invest in the larger lights and see how it goes. My main issue now is getting my son to come over and do this for me :D Maybe I'll cook him some chicken fricassee!

[jerryvelazquez]

This was extremely helpful !!! Also you have a radio voice ! Good job 👍

[dogstar]

You answered all my questions in your video! Thx so much Colton!

[sharonfaith]

Thank you! All the information needed in a short and sweet video! Perfect!

[mskulagal]

Colton, you have the best how to video for installing string lights! Are you happy with Hampton Bay? Are the lights a cool white or more yellowish. I don’t like lights that have a cold ambiance. Thank you for your advice!

[chantday]

Thanks I have an awning too so great ideas.

[CrescentMoon]

Hey when the wire starts the bulbs very close to power source, it means the bulbs will start even before I hang them and it’ll come on the wall vertically too .. what tip can we use here

[bbee]

Love the editing of this video! So clever and entertaining!

Hi, thanks for this great tutorial! What size of the question mark hook do you recommend? Is it enough for 1/2 or should I go to 5/8 or bigger? Thanks!

[TheHanifah]

How do you suggest I hang my lights if the power point is in the middle of the patio. Not the side

[msaparab]

Great video. Did the hooks stay attached to the stucco wall? We have similar stucco wall. Nothing steems to stay on.

[Ashelynnt]

Perfect video! I've been trying to figure out how to hang my lights in a covered areas on stucco - this is exactly the information I needed!!! Thanks!

[mariazayas]

What kind of drill do you have? I have concrete wall.

[PossumMedic]

Lol love the added notes! xD
Thanks for the vid!
edit: I'm going to be helping my mom with these same lights. Is there a reason you didn't use the holes above the lights? (seen at 3:57)

[cowtowncolleen]

What size drill bit and hooks did you use? I have 1-1/4 inch hooks but no idea how small the drill bit should be?

[fernandogomez]

Thanks for this helpful video… I’m curious. Did you place a hook above your light fixture and then you next point was between the end and pillar? Where is your first point and where did your last point end up which is toward your neighbors?

[ruchitd]

I got the same lights and my cord is really crumpled and won’t swoop so smoothly. Yours seem to fall a lot better. Any fixes there? I can send you a picture