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I'm in a bit of a dilemma and could use some creative suggestions. I recently got an outdoor Hue lightstrip, and I want to install it on my balcony railing. The issue is that the railing is an upside-down L-shaped and I can't use screws or anchors to secure it because I don't want to cause any damage.

The bottom of the upside-down "L" on my balcony faces inward (towards the balcony), and the top of the "L" points towards the ground. I want to make sure the lightstrip stays securely in place without causing any damage.

Has anyone here faced a similar situation or has any out-of-the-box ideas for mounting the lightstrip without drilling? I'm open to DIY solutions, adhesives, clips, or any other ingenious methods you might have in mind. Given the shape of the railing, zip ties wont do the trick.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Todd
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Automotive trim tape. It holds the letters and logos on your car in all weathers and temperatures. And at considerable wind speeds.

As usual with anything tape...

trim tape

Image source http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1141254P/3mtm-super-strength-molding-tape-03609-1-2-in-x-5-ft.jpg (not affiliated, but after some decades of using 3M and other brands they do seem to maintain their reputation by backing it up with performance.)

Ecnerwal
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Assuming the underside of the "L" rail is relatively smooth and that you will clean it properly, this seems like the perfect application for heavy duty outdoor adhesive-backed Velcro.

You can save some money by cutting it lengthwise to 1/2" width.

Jimmy Fix-it
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