So, here’s the deal – I had the pest control guy over today for the regular service, and he kind of messed up. While he was up on the eaves, he accidentally knocked a couple of clips off, leaving a strand hanging off. The kicker? He decided to do this on the peak that’s a whopping 23 feet off the ground. Like, seriously dude, how am I supposed to fix that without a ladder that tall? It’s freezing cold out here, with snow everywhere, and I’m just trying to get through the season without any more mishaps.
I’m thinking of a temporary solution – maybe I can rig up a hook on the soffit somehow. If I can get a hook installed up there, I could use a pole to hang the light string over it. It’s not a perfect fix, but it should tide me over until the weather warms up. I’m even considering 3D printing something that could slot into the soffit from the ground without too much hassle. Anyone got any ideas or suggestions for tools or extension poles with a trigger mechanism? Something that would let me grab that stubborn soffit clip and install it without having to climb a crazy high ladder, or maybe just go up a few feet at most.
I mean, come on, I just want to enjoy my holiday lights without risking life and limb up on a precarious ladder in the freezing cold. So if you’ve got any tips or tricks up your sleeve, hit me up because I could really use some help right about now. Let’s make this festive season a little less stressful, shall we?