I got some multicolored icicle lights for my balcony and gutters. I misjudged the length of the balcony. At first I didn't think I could reach the gutters, but with help of my foot stool I did. So I go to the store to get 3 more cords of lights (4 all together) and an extension cord to reach the outlet. There is no outdoor outlet so the extension cord must be shoved into the sliding door. Get down to the last cord and the 3rd cord I put up falls down off the gutter and one bulb breaks. I realize I read the instructions wrong, but then the picture had a white hook against a white gutter so it was hard to tell how to position it. Hey, I did figure out what a gutter lip was on my own. Change hook positions and finish the gutter lights. I double check and check to make sure there is no outdoor outlet. Plug in the lights and the extension cord makes an inch or two gap in the door. Wiggle the extension cord to make it bend and slam the door as hard as possible and check for cold air coming in. I broke 4 fingernails putting up these lights. All in the name of holiday spirit.
I read through the cautionary info included in the boxes, Guess what the extension cord is an indoor cord so I have to go get another cord for the lights and pray this new cord doesn't leave a bigger gap in the door. Those outdoor cords are very thick to protect the wires. Then I read that one should never slam extension cords in doors or windows because the it can wear on the wire insulation. Well I don't have an outdoor outlet so slam it will be. What am I suppose to do run a generator to make the lights work? Call Mom to ask if she had any bright ideas on this gap problem. Socks, hand towels, inserted with help of a knife (will kitchen butter knife do?). Unlike her I toss socks I don't wear anymore and use paper towels to clean, and that is a lot socks to cover the door, plus I have an inside and outside door. And I'm not using my bath towels on a filthy door. Nor my kitchen or hand towels either. Well better go to bed. Going to Mom's tomorrow to pick up the rest of my xmas stuff and have her shorten some pants. Post later. Bye!
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I know this might be a little late but did you get the Christmas light problem fixed?
Have you tried using these little AC adapters that screw into a light socket base, thus giving you the ability to plug in light strings and use the light switch to turn them on and off? There is a picture of this neat little thing here: http://sanfrancisco.apartmenttherapy.com/images/uploads/2006-11-21_socket.jpg
I use these on my apt balcony with the existing light.
I randomly came upon your blog searching for apt christmas light ideas by the way..lol. Have a happy holiday!
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