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PVC Christmas Tree lighted yard decoration

Step 3Attach the lights

Test the 3 light strands. Make sure their directions say you can plug at least three strands together.
Start at the bottom of the tree. Attach one of the light strands to one of the base corners with a cable tie. The cable tie should be pulled tightly. Pull the lights taunt and attach with another cable tie at the opposite end. Repeat this a whole bunch of times, moving up the tree about a half an inch each time. Make sure to wrap the light cord around the ends of the frame each time.
After your first strand is complete, plug the next one into its female plug and continue until you run out of frame, patience, or beer. If you get to the top and still have lights left, wrap them back around the frame. If youd like to attach a star to the top, remember to get the female plug at the end of the lights near to top.
When youre complete, cut the extra end off of the cable ties to make the tree look cleaner.
Take it outside, hold an informal tree lighting ceremony, and have a great holiday!

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