Best way to install string lights on a gazebo or a pergola

Tools and Lighting Materials for the installation:

Outdoor LED lights (string lights, strip lights, C9 lights, C7 lights, 5mm, etc)

Extension Cord 

Ladder

Guideline for this project:

1. Choose the parts of the structure (roof, columns) that you would like to install the lights and measure the total distance including wrapping or zigzagging lights.

2. Find where is located your nearest exterior outlet and get a proper extension cord for connecting the lights.

3. Choose the type of lights that you will use. There is no specific type of lights and color for this job. It is up to you and your needs. Definitely you need to use LED lights If you don’t want overload your electric circuit. If you want to match your existing landscape lights then choose warm white LED lights.