5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hanging Christmas Lights

Many homeowners start the holiday season with good intentions—only to find themselves frustrated (and sometimes unsafe) while hanging lights. Here are the five biggest mistakes to avoid this year:

1. Using Indoor Lights Outside

Indoor lights aren’t built for cold, wet weather. They can short out quickly and become a fire hazard.

2. Overloading Outlets

Plugging too many strands into one outlet risks blowing breakers or overheating cords. Professionals use proper power planning and extension strategies.

3. Skipping the Design Plan

Tangled cords and uneven spacing lead to sloppy results. A design plan ensures perfect bulb placement and symmetry.

4. Unsafe Ladder Use

Every year, thousands of people end up in the ER from holiday falls. Professionals use ladders, stabilizers, and harnesses to keep the process safe.

5. Forgetting Takedown & Storage

It’s easy to hang lights, but it’s a pain to take them down and store them properly. Without care, lights get tangled or damaged for next year.

🎄 Avoid the hassle. With Reindeer Runway OKC, we design, install, maintain, take down, and store your lights so you can simply enjoy the season.

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