Daily Survival Guide

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How to Untangle Christmas Tree Lights
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1. Unplug all connected strands.
   Unplug all strands so your tangle is on containing several knotted sections, not one long knotted strand. (The shorter the strands, the less complex the knots.)


2. Find a free end.


3. Loosen all the knots.
   When the knots are all loose, create a hole through the tangle where the free end leaves the mass.


4. Roll or wind the free end through each knot in the tangle.
   Treat the strands gently to avoid breaking the bulbs.


5. Untie each successive knot.
   Keep the free end rolled to make it easier to work with and reduce the amount of cord to pull through.


6. Keep the free end under control.
   Never pull on the free end. Pulling will tighten the tangle. The know-free section should continue to get longer.


7. Repeat as necessary.