Abstract: An apparatus for use with decorative lights is provided. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket having a rear wall, a side wall, and at least one lip. The rear wall, the side wall, and the at least one lip form a mounting bracket channel. The apparatus further includes a stud having a base sized to fit in the mounting bracket channel and to enable the stud to slidably couple with the mounting bracket, the stud further having a stud channel. The apparatus further includes a stud cap configured to removably couple with the stud, at least partially secure the decorative lights within the stud channel, and position the stud with respect to the mounting bracket channel.