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How to Install Outdoor String Lights | Ask This Old House

This Old House
2023 ж. 6 Қаз.
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In this video, This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner give her backyard space some charm and coziness with a simple lighting upgrade.
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Backyard spaces can be an opportunity to put your personal style on display outdoors. But in many developments, backyards are relatively basic and need a bit of help. When a homeowner asked master electrician Heath Eastman about dressing up her deck with some outdoor string lights, he knew just what to do to brighten that backyard space.
Where to find it?
Heath uses exterior-rated string lights [homedepot.sjv.io/QyzY59], which can be found at any home center and simply need to be rated for outdoor use.
To hang the lights, Heath uses a universal mounting kit [homedepot.sjv.io/Gmobzn] which includes 4 powder-coated steel poles. Each pole extends to 10 feet tall. Heath uses a drill [homedepot.sjv.io/R50Wna] and exterior decking screws [homedepot.sjv.io/JzokE2] to secure the base of each pole to the 4 outer edges of the patio.
To hang the string lights: Heath uses a ladder [homedepot.sjv.io/WqJOmJ] to carefully hang the wires of the string lights to each metal anchor hook [homedepot.sjv.io/da3ym3]. Heath then secures the wires to the hooks using threaded links.
Heath mounts the smart switch inside by drilling two small holes to secure the bracket of the smart switch [homedepot.sjv.io/Gmobv6] in place.
All supplies used for this project can be found at most home centers.
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Materials:
Post hardware including fasteners [homedepot.sjv.io/Gmobzn]
Heavy-duty hooks [homedepot.sjv.io/da3ym3]
Steel support cable [homedepot.sjv.io/75LXZV]
String lights [homedepot.sjv.io/QyzY59]
Outdoor smart plug [homedepot.sjv.io/Gmobv6]
Exterior decking screws [homedepot.sjv.io/JzokE2]
Tools:
Level [homedepot.sjv.io/XYo4by]
Drill driver [homedepot.sjv.io/R50Wna]
Drill bits [homedepot.sjv.io/3eXkny]
Tape measure [homedepot.sjv.io/rQEBXy]
Hacksaw [homedepot.sjv.io/q4kWJq]
Wire cutters [homedepot.sjv.io/5gmk6o]
Wrench or socket set [homedepot.sjv.io/q4kWJb]
Ladder [homedepot.sjv.io/WqJOmJ]
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  • For anyone looking for the mounting hardware, it's the 'SteelTek' brand sold at Lowe's

    @solidworksanimation2119@solidworksanimation21193 ай бұрын

  • One thing no one ever talks about is installing GFCI/AFCI weather proof receptacles with individual indoor switches under the eaves and a foot above grade around the perimeter of the house to eliminate a ton of extension cords running everywhere.

    @Oldhogleg@Oldhogleg7 ай бұрын

    • That is a great idea. Builders won't opt for the expense, but if I was building a house I would want them

      @DadBurl@DadBurl7 ай бұрын

    • @@DadBurl Builders could offer it as an option, especially for those who are very competitive in their christmas decorations.

      @Oldhogleg@Oldhogleg7 ай бұрын

    • That's a good solution, but the homeowner mentioned at the start that they're planning to expand the deck, which would render that work obsolete in a year or two.

      @morlamweb@morlamweb7 ай бұрын

    • @@morlamweb Actually no. The idea was for the entire perimeter of the home with receptacles for all things like chrismass lights/ornaments, and freestanding features regardless of landscaping and garden structures because they're attracted to the home. But could also add receptacles out into the landscape hidden behind/in bushes fed by undergrad PVC conduit from the house.

      @Oldhogleg@Oldhogleg7 ай бұрын

    • ​@@OldhoglegSure...

      @Superman-xr1oh@Superman-xr1oh21 күн бұрын

  • Can you check the link to the pole hardware? It’s bringing us to the steel wire.

    @chaseedmunds5156@chaseedmunds51567 ай бұрын

  • I also think that the outdoor receptacle needs to have the cover replaced with a cover that maintains waterproofing while something is plugged in.

    @rickmelcher1351@rickmelcher13517 ай бұрын

  • Love festoon lighting

    @user-hg3dj7ek8s@user-hg3dj7ek8s28 күн бұрын

  • Where is video showing how to connect the controller to the lights? How long was the extension cord and how was the cord mounted to the wall and patio?

    @waynemurphy8363@waynemurphy83637 ай бұрын

  • I built myself a custom deck this year and I made the corner supporting posts from 10' 4x4s to have an in-built post for just this setup. Looks great and not like an afterthought like this workaround. They're securely attached to the beams and go ~1.5ft down to make them stronger so the actual "ceiling" with the lights ends up around 8 feet. I also used the tall posts to create a privacy screen by sandwiching a 4x8' trellis piece between two posts spaced 4' apart. Take that, nosy neighbour!

    @toin9898@toin98987 ай бұрын

  • Where can you get the poles and brackets

    @kevinjohnston8230@kevinjohnston82307 ай бұрын

  • How about showing us how the lights look at night???

    @rickybobby9255@rickybobby92557 ай бұрын

  • Nice of him to let her feel like she’s doing something helpful

    @_JohnRedcorn_@_JohnRedcorn_5 ай бұрын

  • It would have been nice if you showed how to install the wire support. It would be more realistic for most homeowners.

    @watuzi@watuzi7 ай бұрын

    • I feel like they do this a lot. "Now, you may need to do this, but luckily in your case, you don't need to, so we can skip that." BUT WHAT IF I DO NEED TO!?!?

      @UglyStupidLumberjack@UglyStupidLumberjack7 ай бұрын

    • Those particular lights have the steel support cable built in. That's why it says it can support itself up to 20ft.

      @JoshWitte@JoshWitte6 ай бұрын

  • Where's the pole hardware link?

    @donl1410@donl14107 ай бұрын

  • PLEASE LIST THE POLE MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THIS VIDEO

    @lewdoty7072@lewdoty70725 ай бұрын

  • @thisoldhouse The link to the mounting kit does not include the powder coated steel poles.

    @brianshafer6339@brianshafer633918 күн бұрын

  • Where did you hide the extension cord??

    @TJsVette@TJsVette6 ай бұрын

  • Your link for the poles themselves is not the right link, and it's the one thing I cannot find! Please help :)

    @MathewStephens-UNWSP@MathewStephens-UNWSP2 ай бұрын

  • This is the video we've been looking for!! I wonder where we can get the poles and those brackets. The link above directs me to the mounting hooks but no poles & brackets.

    @shikunwang2080@shikunwang20807 ай бұрын

    • Same!

      @Kennyd8111@Kennyd81117 ай бұрын

    • Same! I think they pasted the same link twice by mistake.

      @pnwmeditations@pnwmeditations6 ай бұрын

  • Don't forget to cap the tops on the pipes or it will get water in em and freeze and bulge or crack em

    @thebeardedhomesteader@thebeardedhomesteader7 ай бұрын

    • I was perplexed that they didn’t

      @oceanwoods@oceanwoods7 ай бұрын

    • That's why the bottom was elevated slightly off the deck, to let water drain out.

      @oambrosia@oambrosia7 ай бұрын

  • I’m wondering how different the advice would be for solar powered string lights. Mine keeps falling at the point where an end screws into the small solar panel.

    @OZYM1@OZYM17 ай бұрын

    • I don't know for sure since I don't know the product you are using, but I would guess that the manufacture was, let's say, optimistic about the strength of their cable attachment or strain relief. I would do as Heath did and hang the lights on a small stainless steel cable. Make sure that there is slack at the end where it plugs into the power source.

      @ElectricGears@ElectricGears7 ай бұрын

    • @@ElectricGears Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

      @OZYM1@OZYM15 ай бұрын

  • *Thank you for making this video for ME!!*

    @ayayron7776@ayayron77767 ай бұрын

  • This New House

    @oceanwoods@oceanwoods7 ай бұрын

  • I wonder if she cleared this with her HOA ahead of time.

    @GrammarPoliceInvestigations@GrammarPoliceInvestigations7 ай бұрын

    • HOAs are the worst! I’ll never move into a neighborhood with one because in my opinion they shouldn’t exist

      @brizzle3903@brizzle39034 ай бұрын

  • The link to the mounting kit does not include the powder coated steel poles.

    @dirkle@dirkle7 ай бұрын

  • How can I apply for my home to be on your show ?

    @justin0114@justin01147 ай бұрын

  • Can you list the wire

    @julissalopez703@julissalopez7034 ай бұрын

  • What is the link for the string light poles? Anyone?

    @psychodad4634@psychodad46347 ай бұрын

    • It's in the description

      @JoshWitte@JoshWitte6 ай бұрын

    • Never mind. That's like the one thing they didn't include...

      @JoshWitte@JoshWitte6 ай бұрын

  • 🏠💡😊

    @Cypher791@Cypher7915 ай бұрын

  • Again, no video when it's dark out?😮

    @nufcedkidyup8627@nufcedkidyup86277 ай бұрын

  • Could have shown it at night.

    @roberttruesdell6151@roberttruesdell61515 ай бұрын

  • They should move that grill away from the house. It can melt the siding.

    @77devera@77devera7 ай бұрын

    • They don't use it anyways it's just for Aesthetics lol

      @cpt.oblivion@cpt.oblivion7 ай бұрын

  • Gotta keep those chinese led string lights that will only last 1 year protected by supporting them by stainless steel cable.

    @nilz23@nilz237 ай бұрын

  • And now the back yard looks like a pumpkin/christmas tree lot.

    @AraCarrano@AraCarrano7 ай бұрын

    • Very tacky looking ~ in my opinion .

      @ellenfisher6341@ellenfisher63417 ай бұрын

    • We cover ours with paper lantern globes (I think my wife gets them at World Market). Looks great.

      @davidmburkhart@davidmburkhart5 ай бұрын

  • Lobstahhh

    @Engineer9736@Engineer97367 ай бұрын

    • Warrshing machine

      @Mike_Greentea@Mike_Greentea7 ай бұрын

  • HaVe An EleCtRiCiAn InStAlL aN oUtLeT iF yOu DoN't HaVe OnE... Anyways here how to plug a string of lights into an outlet.

    @nilz23@nilz237 ай бұрын

  • That is definitely not an "old house"

    @rickys288@rickys2887 ай бұрын

  • 😂😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂

    @ajmuzz22@ajmuzz227 ай бұрын

  • Awful video….does not show the materials used or where you can find them. The alternative items are only listed. Jeez !! Waste of time.

    @dawnross644@dawnross64412 күн бұрын

  • The x pattern looks like garbage. Just saying. I guess im a hater lol

    @cpt.oblivion@cpt.oblivion7 ай бұрын

  • Im kind of insulted u assumed I don't know how to put up string lights lol

    @irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery7 ай бұрын

  • Wrong, you nee a cable to hang the wires to, you cannot stress the electrical cable! Look elsewhere on how to do it properly. This Old House has let you down.

    @TheUnofficialMaker@TheUnofficialMaker2 ай бұрын

    • Someone didn't watch to the end.

      @bryan__m@bryan__m24 күн бұрын

  • PLEASE LIST THE POLE MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THIS VIDEO

    @lewdoty7072@lewdoty70725 ай бұрын

  • PLEASE LIST THE POLE MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THIS VIDEO

    @lewdoty7072@lewdoty70725 ай бұрын

  • PLEASE LIST THE POLE MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THIS VIDEO

    @lewdoty7072@lewdoty70725 ай бұрын

    • SteelTek brand at Lowe's

      @solidworksanimation2119@solidworksanimation21193 ай бұрын
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