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Use Hot Glue to Make Twinkle Lights Stick to the Brick

Strolling through the neighborhood and enjoying the twinkles is a special experience. For some, it's the most magical aspect of Xmas. But observing others' handiwork and doing it yourself is a completely different game. It can be a big challenge to get lights to stay where you want them to on a brick exterior, for example. The solution is relatively painless, but it involves a hot glue gun. Got one lying around?

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If so, squeeze hot glue in the intended spot, and let the string set to the adhesive. This stuff is easy to remove, after the holiday, but it's perfect to keep things secure in the meantime.