In the video, you will see a nail at the bottom of the tree that my lights are attached to. That nail has been in the tree for years so I decided to use it. I DO NOT recommend putting nails in a tree to attach your lights. All you need to do is tie the plug around the strand when you come back around for the first wrap. You can use a zip tie if that is easier for you.
Coming from someone who wraps trees for 3 months out of the year, I'd say the only major thing that might make it easier to do this process is wrapping from the tips of the branches towards the tree. It eliminates some guess work and will save you from having to use excess lights and wrap them back into themselves. Also dark or brown colored cordage to tie between the light spacing so it doesn't sag on trees with smoother bark like a beech or Japanese maple for example. All in all good work on the video!
If you start from the tip of the branch to the trunk, how do you cover the other branches? Is it a different string of lights or do you take the bulbs off?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I couldn't do this, but appreciate your effort and other homeowners who go to the trouble and expense to share the joy and beauty of the season with others.
I. Have. Got. To. Get. Some. Of. That. Wire. For years I've struggled with trying to run lights in trees and trying to figure out how to run the next set of lights so it doesn't look stupid. Thank you for showing us this. 🌲🌲🎄
This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you SO much!! And for your links in the description. Very helpful! I can’t afford to go all out with my tree like this (even though it is exactly what I want), but maybe I will do a few strands a year until I get there. Or die first of old age. 😂😅 Your trees look phenomenal! ❤👏🏽
Impressive! Just beautiful!! I always wondered what details were in this process. Very professional and it makes the children feel happy as well as their adult family members bringing them in to enjoy ;>
I absolutely love the look of those trees you've done up in lights! The house is so minimal, bc the trees are & imo, always should be the star of the show! **(unless you don't have trees, then shrubbery etc. Would be my 2nd, then the house or permanent human buildings or garages etc.) I will say I also love a nice light up, elevated ddck off a house, that's looks so nice too! I actually did mi e this year bc I could finally afford the lights and electric fir it lol. Your trees have so much character with all the twists & bends, it looks so beautiful and majestic at night! How wonderful to see people, young people especially. Taking thr time to pur up such beautiful Xmas lights. It holds such a pleasant sentimental place for me! Love to see them! Thank you, it was very informative and helpful! 👍🤗💯
Wow! Great job decorating that three. Looks amazing! Thank you for taking the time to upload this video and for teaching us how do measure. New subscriber.
I priced out 5mm mini lights online and they're $26.64/each for 70-count commercial-quality lights. 79 strands times $26.64 (not including shipping of those lights) is $2,104.56. That's quite the expensive decoration for a single tree. That said, it does look amazing! Well done...
That's exactly where my mind went too. I love the design, but the expense is over the top. Also, the labor to put them up and take them down is a bit over the top.
Ya this dudes a little nuts. I thought he was saying “7 to 9” at first haha. When I realized he was saying 79 strands for one tree I decided this shit ain’t for me 😂
The ones he uses are linked in the description and much cheaper than the ones you mentioned. That being said, it’s still way outside of my budget. But I might do a few. 😅
Thank you for an INSANELY USEFUL video!!! I decided to put lights on my front yard tree this year, and I found your video, and WOW - Great tips, and EXCELLENT instruction. I am using many of your basic tips and insight! THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to create this video! I'm getting started with the lights on my tree, and thanks to your video, it's looking GREAT so far! THANK YOU! Happy Holidays!!
Many apprecatiosn for your share and great video. It's first time for me. I didn't know how to do. It's very helpfule for me. Thank you so much again! Happy Christmas to you!
Too many strands on the same wire in series is the problem. So what he did is split it into two seperate parts, trunk and one side and then the other two sides from that second plug. He joined them together at base for ease of use and clean look. If he put to many strings in a series it may blow since the string light wires may not be able to handle all the amperage over such a long distance. Hope that clears it up. :)
You are right. As soon as he added the plug at the bottom they are now one single string of lights. but the lamp cord can handle a lot more current than the the lights, so by branching off the lamp cord it's fine. Just like using a thicker extension cord with multiple outlets can connect even more strings. You do have to be careful not to exceed the current rating of the strands or you will blow a fuse, most led light strands have a 3 amp fuse.
😮😮My friend does landscaping and lawn mowing. But he said he makes a good money in winter by setting up and taking down Halloween and Christmas decorations.
I have to say it looks inviting as if it was a Hallmark card picture you did an awesome job man I'm sending all these to my wife and of course it's now on the to-do list thanks LOL
Wow! What an amazing job! I'd hire you in a heartbeat because you're as much about perfection as me! Also, you just gave me the confidence I need to try these vampire plugs. Thank you!
Been wanting to light the Japanese maple which would look great but not take nearly as many lights. I had kind of figured out how to do it but his video has several tips I would not have thought of. Just wish it was warm enough here to wear shorts and a t-shirt while I do it. lol
I've been doing Christmas displays for 35 yrs, graduating year by year. The problem I've had is that the quality of products have become worse. Snow we've decided to cut back and do less. But great advice. Especially on the add a plug and wrapping the male and female to stay attached. I've also use to what I call the Burt !! Bacharach, It's a back wrap for long end wires, so your spacing stays even
I don’t know which video we originally watched to start wrapping ours, but we’ve been wrapping ours in balls for years. It makes it easier to store without tangling all the lights, and easier to on put on trees and or bushes when you get them out every year.
4:56 what is this wire/lamp cord that adds the new power source? I wrapped my entire tree and when I pulled together the last two strands, my entire tree/all of the lights went out. I’m so upset!
How often do you unwrap the trees so they're not being strangled by the cords as they grow? And how long do the light strands last as they're exposed to the elements?
Some I unwrap each year. Others might be 2 years. These lights last for many years. The only reason some might go out is due to squirrels chewing on them.
In the video, you will see a nail at the bottom of the tree that my lights are attached to. That nail has been in the tree for years so I decided to use it. I DO NOT recommend putting nails in a tree to attach your lights. All you need to do is tie the plug around the strand when you come back around for the first wrap. You can use a zip tie if that is easier for you.
Smh
The simplest of holiday lighting is still the most exquisite. Just stunning!
Coming from someone who wraps trees for 3 months out of the year, I'd say the only major thing that might make it easier to do this process is wrapping from the tips of the branches towards the tree. It eliminates some guess work and will save you from having to use excess lights and wrap them back into themselves. Also dark or brown colored cordage to tie between the light spacing so it doesn't sag on trees with smoother bark like a beech or Japanese maple for example. All in all good work on the video!
If you start from the tip of the branch to the trunk, how do you cover the other branches? Is it a different string of lights or do you take the bulbs off?
How do you price out trees?
If you make your own video, I'll watch the hell out of it
I love your comment so much. Brother from another mother!
It must be nice to do this without a winter coat and gloves, rushing because of the cold and wind, and taking breaks every five minutes to warm up.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I couldn't do this, but appreciate your effort and other homeowners who go to the trouble and expense to share the joy and beauty of the season with others.
I. Have. Got. To. Get. Some. Of. That. Wire. For years I've struggled with trying to run lights in trees and trying to figure out how to run the next set of lights so it doesn't look stupid. Thank you for showing us this. 🌲🌲🎄
Just went and got some today. We have about 50 trees pit in our yard and this is going to save a lot of time on the next batch we do.
Those trees have a great shape to them too. Makes them look even better. Awesome job on them!
This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you SO much!! And for your links in the description. Very helpful! I can’t afford to go all out with my tree like this (even though it is exactly what I want), but maybe I will do a few strands a year until I get there. Or die first of old age. 😂😅 Your trees look phenomenal! ❤👏🏽
This video should have THOUSANDS more views! Thanks for the formulas and showing the entire process! This looks fantastic!
holy crap I would pay someone just to do the math!! thank you this was awesome
That is magical. Absolutely beautiful.
Impressive! Just beautiful!! I always wondered what details were in this process. Very professional and it makes the children feel happy as well as their adult family members bringing them in to enjoy ;>
Dude that is absolutely spectacular! Killer job!
Beautiful! Looking forward for more videos. Christmas season is around the corner.
I always wanted to learn how to do that. I’m glad I found your video. Thank you for sharing!
Truly breathtaking I could stare at those trees forever
I absolutely love the look of those trees you've done up in lights! The house is so minimal, bc the trees are & imo, always should be the star of the show! **(unless you don't have trees, then shrubbery etc. Would be my 2nd, then the house or permanent human buildings or garages etc.) I will say I also love a nice light up, elevated ddck off a house, that's looks so nice too! I actually did mi e this year bc I could finally afford the lights and electric fir it lol. Your trees have so much character with all the twists & bends, it looks so beautiful and majestic at night! How wonderful to see people, young people especially. Taking thr time to pur up such beautiful Xmas lights. It holds such a pleasant sentimental place for me! Love to see them! Thank you, it was very informative and helpful! 👍🤗💯
Man, this was incredibly informative. Thank you sir.
Wow! Great job decorating that three. Looks amazing! Thank you for taking the time to upload this video and for teaching us how do measure. New subscriber.
Did you drop out of school in the 5th grade?
@@DiffEQ did that comment make you feel any better? Just curious.
I priced out 5mm mini lights online and they're $26.64/each for 70-count commercial-quality lights. 79 strands times $26.64 (not including shipping of those lights) is $2,104.56. That's quite the expensive decoration for a single tree. That said, it does look amazing! Well done...
And the pain of taking it down later.
That's exactly where my mind went too. I love the design, but the expense is over the top. Also, the labor to put them up and take them down is a bit over the top.
Ya this dudes a little nuts. I thought he was saying “7 to 9” at first haha. When I realized he was saying 79 strands for one tree I decided this shit ain’t for me 😂
The ones he uses are linked in the description and much cheaper than the ones you mentioned. That being said, it’s still way outside of my budget. But I might do a few. 😅
I bet he does this as a business for folks who can afford it.
I love this idea, I would never take these lights down, they can be used year-round!!
I agree...they would look nice all year round! 👍🏻
The sun will bake them. They aren't made for prolonged UV exposure. Granted they will have some degree of protection once the leaves come on.
Not to mention the tree grows
@@mandov5916 that's why you use stretchy cords
Thank you for an INSANELY USEFUL video!!! I decided to put lights on my front yard tree this year, and I found your video, and WOW - Great tips, and EXCELLENT instruction. I am using many of your basic tips and insight! THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to create this video! I'm getting started with the lights on my tree, and thanks to your video, it's looking GREAT so far! THANK YOU! Happy Holidays!!
You are doing MAGIC ❤❤❤ Thanks for everything and blessed Christmas to you and your family ❤
Thank you so much for this video!! I love this trees!! So Beautiful!! Wow!!🌲
Wow, that looks awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
The very nicest tree I’ve ever seen with lights. You should do a video showing palm trees. Thanks for the nice work and formulas
Dude. Thank you!!! Greatest Christmas light video ever
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you for your expertise!
Damn... that tree looks amazing; great job
Great instructions! Looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
The lighted trees are like gigantic table lamps.
Thank you for the teaching. Great examples! 🌲
Seriously, I’ve always wondered how this was done! Now I know! Too much math for me 😁 Thank you for the share!
Very helpful to do my tree and I felt like I was in the Hill Country at Christmas Time.
Great job! I always wondered how this was done. Merry Christmas season to all!
Clark Griswold Tree. lol, looks great.
Thank you so much for this! Keep up the great work
Many apprecatiosn for your share and great video. It's first time for me. I didn't know how to do. It's very helpfule for me. Thank you so much again! Happy Christmas to you!
I thought you didn’t want all those lights on the same wire but the. At the end you connected them all to the same wire? What am I missing?
Too many strands on the same wire in series is the problem. So what he did is split it into two seperate parts, trunk and one side and then the other two sides from that second plug. He joined them together at base for ease of use and clean look. If he put to many strings in a series it may blow since the string light wires may not be able to handle all the amperage over such a long distance. Hope that clears it up. :)
You are right. As soon as he added the plug at the bottom they are now one single string of lights. but the lamp cord can handle a lot more current than the the lights, so by branching off the lamp cord it's fine. Just like using a thicker extension cord with multiple outlets can connect even more strings. You do have to be careful not to exceed the current rating of the strands or you will blow a fuse, most led light strands have a 3 amp fuse.
your trees look beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for tips
Wow! Stunning!
😮😮My friend does landscaping and lawn mowing. But he said he makes a good money in winter by setting up and taking down Halloween and Christmas decorations.
Thank you so much, you are doing an amazing job and best wishes with your new business!!
I have to say it looks inviting as if it was a Hallmark card picture you did an awesome job man I'm sending all these to my wife and of course it's now on the to-do list thanks LOL
Thanks for the demo and links!
Hi, and Merry Xmas 2022! From the uk so I’m guessing you guys would say “Happy Holidays”! Your tress looks absolutely beautiful!!! X
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your expertise
Beautiful. Thank you for your leadership. I can tell you are a master!
Beautiful👍🏻
So pretty
Bruh .. mvp award.
Beautiful..... I love the beautiful lights and so professional looking. You did an amazing job. Thank you for sharing.
what an excellent job!
Looks so Beautiful!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing. You did an amazing job. Cheers.
Incredible…wow!!! 🤩
Beautiful and great tips
Love the outdoor waterproof electrical safety in America 👀
Really great job. I so enjoy enjoy Christmas decorations.
LEGEND!!
Beautiful!
How much does it cost to do this for holidays?
Beautiful!!!
WOW what a fabulous video. Nicely done. Does look like some work to get this task done, but very impressive
Wow! What an amazing job! I'd hire you in a heartbeat because you're as much about perfection as me! Also, you just gave me the confidence I need to try these vampire plugs. Thank you!
I’ll add the obligatory: Ain’t nobody got time for that!! 😂. But seriously, this looks awesome! Superb work :)
DUDE That's alot of work. But It STUNNING>>!! FANTASTIC..
Thank you so much for that! That was very helpful. I've been wanting to know this information for years!!
That's sick!
I ain't got enough coffee in me right now to follow along with the math 😩😭. I'll be back in 8 hours ☕.
Beautiful thankyou!
Outstanding job 👍👍👍
Very nice
You showed us the math, I loved it!
Been wanting to light the Japanese maple which would look great but not take nearly as many lights. I had kind of figured out how to do it but his video has several tips I would not have thought of. Just wish it was warm enough here to wear shorts and a t-shirt while I do it. lol
so beautiful wow!
I've been doing Christmas displays for 35 yrs, graduating year by year. The problem I've had is that the quality of products have become worse. Snow we've decided to cut back and do less. But great advice. Especially on the add a plug and wrapping the male and female to stay attached. I've also use to what I call the Burt !! Bacharach, It's a back wrap for long end wires, so your spacing stays even
Honey, im gunna put up the christmas lights!!
Ok dear, see you next month.
Great video! Do you have a video showing how to prep the light strands to make them easier to unroll as you work around the tree?
I don’t know which video we originally watched to start wrapping ours, but we’ve been wrapping ours in balls for years. It makes it easier to store without tangling all the lights, and easier to on put on trees and or bushes when you get them out every year.
So beautiful!! ♥ ♥ ♥
Wow you are amazing!!!
This is awesome
AMaziNg job!!!!❤
Looks amazing! Lights have gotten so expensive these days though! I can't imagine using 79 strings on one tree! Although I love it!
@jamesoy900 that's true, I've done that a few times before!
Amazing!
Great job. Thanks for sharing.
How long did it take to wrap this one tree ? And what's a good price to charge per tree ?
4:56 what is this wire/lamp cord that adds the new power source? I wrapped my entire tree and when I pulled together the last two strands, my entire tree/all of the lights went out. I’m so upset!
So beautiful !
Forget about the house, the trees will do. Thank you for sharing this, I did not know where to start.
It looks great, but how do you prevent water ingress? It looks like those connectors aren't waterproof?
So is this for the holidays or allyear?
I love it
Incredible 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Great tips, thank you! I think that with all the time and trouble, I'd just leave them year-round.
bEAUTIFUL! AND MAGICAL!
Can you show the extension cords. I think mine will be noticeable in yard ?? Do you tack the cord down ?
They should not be noticeable laying in the yard at night. Make sure you use green or brown cords.
Wahhhhh so nice
Please come to Delaware 😂 and make my trees as beautiful as yours are ❤
I've struggled with lights slumping or sagging, so I've had to use staples. Better ideas, or what am I doing wrong?
Wonderful video, I'm in! Question... do you leave them up year round once wrapped? If not, any tips for taking the lights off?
Those stay on forever.
How often do you unwrap the trees so they're not being strangled by the cords as they grow? And how long do the light strands last as they're exposed to the elements?
Some I unwrap each year. Others might be 2 years. These lights last for many years. The only reason some might go out is due to squirrels chewing on them.