Get your outdoor setup looking lovely with our tips on the best materials and methods for installing outdoor string lights.

1. Hang on a pergola or fence Adorn a pergola, arbor, or archway with string lights by attaching screw-in hanger hooks, available at Amazon, overhead.

Attaching outdoor string lights to your home takes a bit of planning and muscle, especially if you're trying to securely anchor the lights into siding. The trick is to find stable anchor points ...

Stick 'em up: Adhesive-backed hooks are the obvious choice for hanging almost anything without creating holes -- except a lot of household items are just too heavy a load for these little plastic ...

If you’re hanging lights on the edges of your gutter, or along another edge, you can use an “s” hook pre-taped with electrical tape to your strand of lights every few feet.

When hanging holiday lights around your garage door, stay safe and protect your home by using hooks and clips designed for the task. Follow basic safety tips for a worry-free holiday.

When hanging holiday lights around your garage door, stay safe and protect your home by using hooks and clips designed for the task. Follow basic safety tips for a worry-free holiday.