Handle any emergency with Howcast's First Aid app - howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from carlo_scialla and more videos in the Christmas Crafts category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Putting lights on the Christmas tree may not be the most glamorous part of tree decorating, but the glittering results are worth the effort. To complete this How-To you will need: Strings of lights LED lights Extension cords Step 1: Do a light-check If you're using last year's lights, check them to make sure they don't have any frayed wires, burned-out bulbs, or cracked sockets. If you are buying lights, figure on 100 lights for every foot of tree. Don't connect more sets than the manufacturer suggests or you might blow a fuse. Tip: Consider using LED lights, available where other tree lights are sold. They cost a bit more, but they stay cool to the touch, last longer, and consume less energy. Step 2: Make sure they're compatible Verify that all your lights work together. Tree lights come in two types: Stacked or end-to-end. Stacked plugs allow you to join more strands than the end-to-end variety. Tip: Always hang lights before any tinsel, garlands, or ornaments. Step 3: Light from within Start by lighting the tree from within. Beginning at the top of the tree, wrap ...
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