How many Christmas lights do I need to decorate my house?

To figure out how many lights you need, measure the length of your house and multiply it by the number of strings you want to hang. Most string lights come in 50-foot lengths and contain 100 bulbs. Check out our <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/christmas-lights-buying-guide/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90b88ff20a?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">Christmas lights buying guide</a> to learn more.

Which Christmas string lights are the top rated?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Nordic-Hygge-67-ft-100-Bulbs-Outdoor-Decorations-for-House-Waterproof-String-Lights-Multicolor-B0C85VM7ZJ/333788723?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">67 ft. 100 Bulbs Outdoor Decorations for House Waterproof String Lights, Multicolor</a> are some of our top-rated Christmas string lights.

Can I use Christmas string lights indoors and outdoors?

Yes, you can use Christmas string lights in both indoor and outdoor spaces to match your decorating plans. Choose <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/Indoor/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z1dscj?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">indoor lights</a> for living rooms, windows, and mantels, or explore <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/Outdoor/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z1dsjw?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">outdoor lights</a> for porches, trees, and rooflines. For sheltered areas, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/Outdoor-Covered/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z1dsdq?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">covered outdoor options</a> offer a versatile way to decorate both inside and out.