Tips on hanging indoor xmas lights?

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i cannot seem to get the suction hooks to stick to the wall or window. any ideas on what i can use to hold up indoor xmas lights without using nails or other things that would damage the place? would blue tack work or not? any ideas appreciated, thanks

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cheers ansmen, really helpful mate. as for you THLW, i just assembled a sideboard myself with no man apart from my six year old son. deal with u later x

Answer 1

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I can see where suction hooks might now stick to the walls. There is a product called mighty putty (as seen on tv product) that claims it can adhere up to 350 pounds - so it should be able to handle your lights. I'm not exactly sure how easy it is to remove, so you might want to call them before ordering. Check out this website:

https://www.mightyputty.com/flare/next

Also, I've used the 3M Command Hooks with great success. Removing them when you are done is a snap. Check them out here:

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en…

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with links and all, cheers mate

Answer 2

wait until xmas before hanging xmas decorations

Answer 3

There is a product that you can use I think that its called command or something like that, It's at Walmart, Target and possible at K-Mart if you have one of those around you. They're little hooks that adhere to your wall without any nail holes, and work pretty good if you get to ones big enough to support the weight of the lights. The suction cups probable won't work except on glass or a very smooth surface, again they would need to be large enough to support the weight of the lights. If you want to suspend the lights, what about using fishing line say from the curtain rods etc. Hope this helps

Answer 4

Sellotape?
Or you could get a man to help you...............Not that you're not capable............spade, hole, deeper deeper

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Answer 5

Try 3M. They have hooks that adhere to the wall, but can be removed when you are finished with them. Sorry I can't remember the name of them right now, but they advertise them a lot this time of year for decorations.