Installing Outdoor LED Christmas Lights the Right Way

Getting the Christmas lights up this year turned into a full DIY mission… broken cables, missing tools, and a lot of head-scratching! In today’s video, I take you along as I repair damaged outdoor Christmas lights, crimp and heat-shrink waterproof connections, install a temporary outdoor double socket, and set everything up on a timer so we’re not plugging lights through a window all season.

If you enjoy DIY, home improvement, electrical fixes, and real-world problem-solving, this one’s for you.

🔧 What you’ll see in this video:
• Fixing broken outdoor Christmas light cables
• Using dome crimps, self-amalgamating heat-shrink, and waterproof repair methods
• Installing a temporary garage socket (6A breaker, 2.5mm cable)
• Routing and clipping LED lights safely
• Setting up Christmas lights around a garage door
• Real-time DIY mistakes, tips, and lessons learned
• A bit of festive chaos and plenty of honesty

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🎄 Christmas Light Setup Includes:
• Ice white LED lights
• Colour-changing LED string lights
• Waterproof crimps and heat-shrink
• Temporary outdoor socket + timer
• Cable management (and a LOT of untangling)

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This setup is temporary and will be removed after Christmas. Always follow electrical safety guidelines and consult a qualified electrician when needed.

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