I live in NE Wisconsin. Thank you.How high off the ground should we install the hangers for the tension wire? Now it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy the cozy ambiance of your new string lights! I want to run them from tree to tree, draping them over limbs for support. I’d love to put a table near it with lights overhead!My favorite use for string lights is to use them to create some different lighting on a patio/porch. Thanks you.Are the vintage lights recommended for seriously cold weather? We can’t say for certain that squirrels won’t be able to eat through the cords on our Vintage Strings Lights. I feel like it adds so much personality to a back yard! The secondary lights, mixed with open windows and doors, sets the tone for the room and gives it an automatic fresh look. If you are using more than one strand, connect each end to continue installation to the next anchor point. I’ve had several heavy gauge string lights crash to the ground because of squirrels.Thanks for your comment. Wanted to see how pretty the bulbs looked before hanging and quite a few of the sockets are not working? Laura on October 22, 2014 at 5:52 pm . Love the outdoor dining area so much! How cute would it be to string them around a playhouse patio? Cable ties should always be cut/trimmed to the edge.Can I run the string lights without tension wires? Will the weight of the unsupported spans cause a problem with the wiring connections?At the end of the description of the vintage string lights, it states “hardwire.” Is that correct? Crafts and ideas to fit anyone's budget, you are sure to find the perfect awesome lighting idea for your home, dorm or apartment here. Has anyone else had this problem or did I get a lemon?I am so sorry to hear this! I just wanted to say thank you. You can purchase just the How do you keep squirrels from eating the wires? When my husband returned home that first night he said that from the street it becconed like a fairyland garden! wikiHow's Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 26,441 times.wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Thank youCan you use the vintage string lights inside of the home too?ralda.. BE SURE and read the box.. my string lights say the bulbs can be VERY HOT.. they are not LED.. these are 48 ft/24 lights on a string.. beware of the heat.. It takes 5 minutes to hang the lights up each Spring and take them down at the end of the Summer. Our Vintage String Lights are all weather, so they should be fine, even through harsh winters!The wattage for the bulbs on our outdoor Vintage String Lights are 11W each. I saw the photo where you placed it over the screw. TheseWant to kick it up a notch with a little DIY action? We haven’t heard of any issues with squirrels eating the wires. Icicle lights are designed to hang down in strings, so attach the top of each dangling string to a hook or clip. We just moved to a new house in the middle of the city and I just want my house to light up what many call a dark spot in the city!These lights are dreamy. I don’t want any over hang of lights.I am concerned that you have shown plastic zip-ties to connect the string lights to the stranded cable. You can hang icicle lights in much the same way as any other string light. Then ,I’ll have tea in my garden.Me gustan mucho las luces, es verdad cualquier ocasión es buena para dar chispa a las casas, a la vida!.I love what you suggested about hanging string lights above a desk in order to brighten a workspace. We might suggest one of two options. Unfortunately we do not sell any kind of colored bulbs for string lights. I love how just adding some small, simple lights can change the look and feel of a room.