I finally found a site that described how to hang outdoor lights, and it worked in more ways than one. They do not look like "I tossed them up" and they light up my patio quite beautifully. A couple of weeks ago the sheriff helicopter was circling around my complex performing a manhunt and saying with a blow horn: "stay inside your apartment and lock the door." I was waiting for an Amazon delivery, and the UPS driver texted me about the manhunt, telling me he would be delayed bringing me my package, nicotine lozenges, my only vice at the moment. Having little fear, I actually offered to meet him at the front gate,but he finally made it inside and safely arrived at my apartment. I was sure glad my patio was as bright as it was, because I felt assured no one would take a chance to dive over my fence. Now I am dealing with my neighbors, who never turn on their porch lights, and think my lights are too bright, but my feeling is that if they dare complain, go for it.