Abstract: An article for affixing and removing a strand of lights or other decorations to and from a particular place and a method for quickly and safely performing those tasks. For example, the strand of lights can be positioned on a roof, a gutter, a tree, etc. An elongated positioning implement has a substantially U-shaped distal end for receiving and holding a wire or light strand. A dividing post can also be attached to the distal end, or integral to it, located between the fingers of the U-shape. A downwardly oriented finger can also be attached to a portion of the U-shaped distal end. Additionally, a temporary hanger may be used in conjunction with the positioning implement. In such case the temporary hanger may be put in place on a fixed object, such as a gutter on a building, using the positioning implement. Once in place, the temporary hanger can provide a convenient member for hanging a decorative article, such as a strand of lights.