A clipping apparatus for preventing tripping hazards caused by cords and
simplifying installation of decorative lights having a tension clip. The
tension clip is substantially U-shaped having an elongated member having
two downwardly extending arms, each arm having a base. Each base has a
small, V-shaped recessed channel through which a cord or strand of lights
extends. A fully adjustable slide and click mechanism lengthens or
shortens the elongated member of the tension clip. A pair of outwardly
angled and extending fasteners define a simple clip mechanism attached to
the elongated member and or one or both of the two arms for use in
suspending the cord from tension clips installed upside down.