Simple tips to hang lights from gutters like a pro

If you're planning to hang lights from gutters this season, you've probably already realized it's a bit more of a project than it looks at first glance. It sounds easy enough—just get a ladder and clip some bulbs up there—but anyone who's spent an afternoon wobbling on a rung knows there's a bit of an art to it. Doing it the right way doesn't just make the house look better; it also saves you from the massive headache of lights falling down the second the wind picks up. ...

February 7, 2026 · 6 min · Eskil Stallard