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HOW TO COVER YOUR ROOF WITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – TUTORIAL



Let’s cover the entire roof with lights to make it an enchanted and magical scene!

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Isaac Alexander DIY is based in:
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Supply List:

100ct LED Christmas lights (I used 102 boxes, 10,200 lights in total)

66-ft Black Electrical Tape https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-700-Electrical-Tape-66-ft/50148224

XL Binder Clips (I used 6 boxes, 2400 clips in total)
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49 Comments

  1. Danny Flanery

    The only problem is that the binder clips rust and will steak your roof and if you fascia is white it color it will stain it as well.

  2. Marige OBrien

    What I want to know is how you filmed this– was there someone else on the roof with you or did you set up the camera yourself? Amazing effect. But this is only one possible design. You could do all sorts of things. Like a scallop design, diamonds or a plaid– you could really go crazy with it. Next year. 😉

  5. Zero Survs

    Looks amazing. But I can't help to wonder why not use net lights? Seems like a couple of 20" X 6.5" net lights would be a lot easier. Also, how are you powering all the lights? You gotta be using multiple cords and outlets, right?

  7. David Soule

    For those who don't like the look of led, or prefer the warmth and glow of incandescent, check out Tru Tone. They're a fairly young company and I just found them this year. They are the only led I've seen capable of replicating the look and color of incandescent.

    They only make c7, c9 and s14 bulbs, so if you're more into the classic roof line and eaves decorating, they could work for you. They've said that they hope to bring more products to market, so mini lights as in this application could eventually be available.

    They aren't cheap though; $1.40/bulb for c7 ($1.60 for c9) before shipping. But for me, having grown up with c7 on the tree, it was becoming harder each year to find replacement bulbs. I wasn't going to give up easily, so I'm hoping the tru tones will last me a long time.

  8. Kent Kirby

    This is awesome and so simple.
    With all your various tutorials that you’ve done, I’m actually surprised you didn’t use commercial light strings.

  12. James DeRuvo

    120 boxes at $10 a box equals $1200. Better save up for those after Christmas sales. LOL. This guy never does the math! LOL. The binder clips, however, are a great idea.

  13. Christina's House

    How do you get it to not blow a fuse. I gota run 5 sets to plug near shed the other 5 connects to pool area, I gota split them so they don't blow sets of lights

  15. DomesticZooMom

    If only Clarke W. Griswald had watched your video first! 😂 Great video, you make it look super simple. Wish I didn't have such a fear of heights!

  16. Makeup Mobster

    I use the same thing On my roof. Binder clips are a life saver for any decorations. I use them for my Halloween decorations too. Looks awesome. It’s a Griswold effect

  18. Grandma's House

    Please don't fall off that roof! We won't be able to enjoy any of your incredible creations if you are a Humpty Dumpty! 🤕🥰

  19. Mama Nova

    You are so talented! Im very much enjoying your videos and it's inspiring me to start decorating next year. The projects seem pretty easy for a beginner crafter such as myself. Your Halloween decorations looked phenomenal I am so impressed.

  20. Joe DeVitto

    Beautifully done , neat and easy idea too on attaching them and works up fast , Amazing decorating always ~

  23. Dad's Photography

    Another awesome tutorial! Will be looking for discounted lights after christmas for next year.

    Is that a blowup of Santa in the chimney or one of your custom builds?

  24. PowerUp

    Have always liked that look, but here in Montana my roof is almost always snow covered, so would kind of defeat it I think.

  28. Dennis Pedersen

    Hi Isaac
    Why not use the plastic light holder that can attach to the shingles and girder? They are easy and when put on, they hold on for good 😉
    I do this every year too and what you wanna make sure off, is that the strand is tight – and doesn’t have slack on the strand. This can actually cause them to disconnect if the wind catches on 🙂 and going up again and reconnecting- that’s a bummer.

    Just small advices I pass on after doing my house like this for 10th time this year.

  31. Tmunz303

    Cool video. Just subbed and looking forward to watching other of your vids. At 5:32, I see flood lights on the roof pointing towards the house. How’d you “clip” those on? Or did you use a different method?

  32. Tracy McMillen

    Never even though about the black paper clips! Super idea! I’m going to try this next year (so I can get the lights on clearance!, lol!)

  33. Diane Ladico

    Wow factor is right-that's so beautiful. Your neighbors are lucky. I admire your dedication and persistence. The best I can manage is lights along my privacy fence. Binder clips are perfect for that, too.

  34. Diane Ladico

    You've probably got a storage plan but I thought I'd share what I do just in case it may help you. I store all my long lengths of lights in 5 gal buckets. I can easily put 100+ feet in one with room to spare, and those are the bulky incandescent ones that don't like to cooperate. They wind OK around the outside, mostly. But even if they just lie where they fall they don't tangle. I thought since you're so good on the roof you could tether the bucket and perhaps keep sections (or parts of sections) together. Since I'm not terribly organized and it's cold when I'm taking them down I just store the binder clips and hangers in the same buckets. They stack nicely and it keeps everything dry and secure.
    You likely have a much better idea but you've given me such good information and ideas I thought I'd see if I could help you.

  35. Paul Johnson

    I like how you say to take off the tags but yet you left all your tags in place. 🤣🤣😁 What else should we ignore?

  37. Jerry Evans

    Great idea never thought about using binder clips, thanks for always thinking out side the box.

  41. Tammi Klusewitz

    I have a manufactured home which is clad with vinyl siding. There is very little wood to attach anything in place. I considered a lot of options but a bunch of binder clips and a can of white spray paint worked perfectly. Never overlook the simple things.

  48. Uncapabrew

    If I got on my roof Now- Be next spring before I could make it down. Best wear a Santa Suit Be part of Decor! 😂😂😂

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