Measure your string lights to run the entire length of the deck railing.
How to hang outdoor string lights on deck railing.
If you have a pergola you can install string lights or wired light fixtures in the rafters.
Plug the lights directly into an exterior outlet or into an outdoor extension cord and position the first bulb next to the mounting hardware.
We chose to paint the board to the same color as our deck to look beautiful and match our outdoor space.
Take your deck to the next level by installing string lights on your deck.
In this video from the diy dad you ll learn everything you need to upgrade your de.
These hanging deck lights accentuate the architectural elements of the structure.
We then screwed four screw eyes to hang the string lights to the top of each strip boards.
How to hang string lights on your deck railing if you re wondering how to hang string lights in a backyard without trees put them on your deck railings instead.
If you plan to attach your lights directly onto your deck the first thing you should do is run the lights along the length of your deck keeping the plug near an outlet.
You can see the white extension cord above where it meets the black string of lights.
What i ended up doing was quite simple and super cheap.
Well folks today is the day my outdoor string globe light dreams become a reality i created some diy posts for hanging outdoor string lights on my main deck which rock.
Get the party started this summer with outdoor rope lights.
Work your way across the yard to hang the string lights between mounts following the pattern you envisioned.
Attach a couple of 8 posts to my deck rails and hang lights from them.
If you prefer light only the main length of the railing and leave the sides open.
I ll show you how these color changing rope lights can add deck lighting without stringing wires everywhere.
We plugged an extension cord in tacked it under the siding and ran it all the way over the deck and up side to meet the lights.
Once all screws were in we were ready to hang our string lights found these at target.
Attaching string lights directly onto the deck 1 hold the lights along the deck and mark where you want to attach them.
Once you ve checked this spacing unplug the lights to hang the rest of the string.
Installing rope lights to the underside of your deck railing is an easy upgrade that gives your outdoor space instant ambiance when the sun goes down.
