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How one can Hold Garland on the Range Hood

For my range hood garland I purchased these hooks which have a sticky again. I put one hook on either side of the hood on the flat ledge (though you can put it anyplace relying on the model of your hood). I’ve completed this for the previous two years and it has labored completely!

You’ll be able to’t actually see or discover the hook not less than on mine since they’re white and since it will get coated by the garland (you possibly can fluff the branches up and round it if it reveals slightly bit)

Oftentimes garland could have loops on one or either side, so what I do is tie a bit of twine or heavy obligation string round that so I can then tie the string onto the hook. You may also typically loop the garland proper onto the hook. The vital factor is to verify it gained’t fall down so that you wish to do two issues:

Comply with the producers directions on attaching the hooks. The realm must be clear and never have any oil residue on it. You’ll additionally wish to be certain the adhesive is firmly connected in accordance with the bundle directions earlier than hanging any garland on it.

And secondly, be sure to’ve tied your string or twine tightly so it can’t come undone.

I’ve by no means had mine fall down from the hood, I believe for a couple of causes:

1) I solely use a light-weight garland and

2) my hood has a ledge that I can connect the hook too which helps maintain the load and

3) I’m cautious to make use of the correct of hook for the job and in following the producer directions for the hooks to make sure it’s firmly connected (which implies cleansing the floor first to verify there’s no oil!).

How one can Hold Garland on a Mantel

For our mantel I’ve used these identical hooks I discussed above, inserting them on prime of the mantel in the direction of the again in a number of locations so I can tie the garland onto it. Utilizing three or 4 hooks is greatest so you possibly can distribute the load evenly.

You may also place nails at an angle in spots that might be one other sturdy place to tie a string with garland onto. If the holes could be seen later be sure to can simply fill them.

The opposite manner I hold garland on our mantel is to not connect it in any respect! This isn’t at all times one of the best plan particularly when you have plenty of garland or need it to drape down.

Nevertheless in case your mantel is large sufficient, your garland isn’t too heavy, and also you don’t need a lot to hold down, you possibly can typically simply lay it throughout the mantel. I love to do easy issues. My mantel is definitely very shallow so it’s not superb however I make it work!

A number of positives of garland merely laying up on the floor of the mantel and never hanging down in swags throughout the entrance of the hearth are: it’s safer particularly with canines and youngsters (they aren’t as prone to pull it down which has undoubtedly occurred at our home), it’s much less prone to soften or be a hearth hazard (when you have fires in your hearth!), and also you don’t have to wreck the mantel or wall.

Hooks will possible make it really feel safer although so if doubtful, I’d get these hooks. One factor to notice concerning the hooks round a scorching hearth is it may well soften the adhesive so I wouldn’t wish to hold them the place that might occur. Up on the mantel away from the warmth or on the aspect could be greatest.

I do know some individuals use several types of hooks to safe their stockings (like these mantel hooks).

We now have stocking holders for show however we normally don’t preserve ours up on the mantel for lengthy as a result of our canines have pulled them down earlier than!

How one can Hold Garland on the Staircase

I’m positive different individuals have a lot of good concepts and use particular staircase garland ties like these!) for hanging garland on a staircase, however truthfully I simply tie ours on with ribbons or twine! 🙂 Fancy, sure? Though I’m tempted although to get these garland ties!

Our staircase could be very small. We preserve the decor fairly easy, so I don’t have plenty of heavy garland hold, however right here’s what I do.

I safe it on the prime of the handrail with a ribbon or twine so it may well’t fall ahead off the railing, and additional down the handrail I tie it once more with one other ribbon anyplace it’ll swoop, and once more I tie a ribbon to carry it up on the newel submit.

You’ll be able to simply pull among the greenery round to attempt to cover the ribbon or twine from view on the entrance aspect, however I don’t thoughts it if it’s twine or ribbon that works with our model. However on the bottom of the railing you possibly can see the place the ribbons are tied over the railing, which doesn’t hassle me however suppose these ties would look tidy and particularly when you have a extra grand or formal open staircase the place the ribbons could be seen extra.

Let me know when you have any particular suggestions or instruments to share within the feedback!

Inspiration:

For extra inspiration, you possibly can see how I used and combined garland in a Christmas home tour submit right here. There are additionally sources for among the distinctive greenery I combined in to our garland in that submit, so have a look for extra concepts!

I’m a fan of adorning merely with greenery, so fake garland is a basic I take advantage of each Christmas! Under I’ll checklist among the garland I take advantage of yearly!