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hobbies and interests candle and soap makingHow do you determine the perfect length of Christmas lights?
When decorating your house eaves, a simple rule is to start with at least 60-feet of string lights. Add another 10- to 12-feet for every awning you plan to light. If you have the time and patience, you can measure your eaves and awnings with a measuring tape to get the most precise necessary length of string lights.
Also question is, how many feet of Christmas lights do I need for my house?
A good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every 1-1/2-ft of tree or shrub you want to cover. So a 6-ft evergreen needs at least 400 lights for a basic level of lighting.
Moreover, can I cut Christmas lights to length?
The lights are designed so each bulb receives all 120 volts and each bulb has a direct route to power, meaning they can be cut to any length without overpowering and burning out bulbs. With the lights unplugged cut wires with wire cutters between the bulbs and cap each end with wire connectors.
If one of your LED light strands isn't working, it's probably just because it has a bad bulb. If one bulb dies, it can cause the rest of the strand to stop working. The only way to fix the problem is to find the bad bulb. Sometimes only a section of the lights will go out, making your job pretty easy.