Hi all, a quick video on how to make elegant looking light posts for strings lights for your backyard or patio area. For anyone interested in how to make a really clean looking install of hanging string lights. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments. Thanks for watching!

Hooks: ONEPENG Wall Hook Hanging Plant Bracket, 6-Inch
https://www.amazon.com/ONEPENG-Hangin...
Caps: DenicMic Solar Post Lights 2 Pack
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Hangers: HongKim 1 Piece 11-Inch Iron Plant Wall Hanger
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Alexa enabled Outdoor Outlet: Kasa Outdoor Smart Dimmer Plug, IP64 Plug- in Dimmer for Outdoor String Lights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Guide/Support Wire (added after video)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Crimp Tool and Crimp Connections (added after video)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...



0:00 Intro
0:17 Post colors
0:48 Buying wood
1:29 Caps, hooks, hangers
1:58 Prepping the wood
2:59 Charring the wood
4:09 Sanding the Char
5:37 Stain and Seal
6:25 Laying the concrete
6:36 Heavy seal
7:22 Installing the posts
7:43 Close ups of posts
8:03 Caps at night
8:19 Final result
9:01 Alexa control