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Meet Jim — The Inventor of eZ klipZ
Jim, the inventor of eZ klipZ, is a proud dad, granddad, and great-granddad. Loving, forward-thinking, and always a happy-go-lucky dreamer and problem solver, Jim has a knack for turning everyday frustrations into clever solutions (and yes, Diet Coke is his well-known weakness!).
He created eZ klipZ to tackle a simple problem: finding a better, easier way to add light and character to any yard or home without causing damage or extra hassle. Now retired, Jim has happily passed the reins to his daughter and son-in-law, who proudly carry on the family business and grow the eZ klipZ legacy.
What inspired you to create eZ klipZ?
I’ve always loved having lights around the house, neatly lined up in crisp rows. But when it came to the fence, nothing worked well — tape was messy, other clips didn’t hold up, and I didn’t want to drill holes and use screws. I needed something better.
What problem were you trying to solve?
I wanted an easy way to hang lights in clean, straight rows along our long fence lines — and just as easily take them down. So I set out to design a clip that was durable, reusable, and would work with different styles of vinyl fencing. Quality was my top priority; I didn’t want to replace them every year.
What kind of lights do you like to hang?
At home, we keep clear globe lights up around our patio year-round, swapping them out with the seasons — orange and purple for Halloween, Christmas lights for the holidays. The original goal was Christmas lights, but now we use eZ klipZ for all sorts of lights throughout the year.
When did you realize eZ klipZ could help others too?
While I was fine-tuning the design, neighbors and passersby would often stop and ask how I secured the lights so neatly — and where they could get the clips. That’s when I knew it could be useful for others.
How long did it take to develop?
It took me a few years, countless prototypes, and lots of trial and error. I experimented with different types of lights — C5s, icicles, rope lights — and tested all sorts of plastics to find the right material. Back then, 3D printing was just getting started, but I managed to get CAD drawings and printed samples to share with manufacturers. After talking with companies across the country, I finally found a local partner who could produce the clips just the way I envisioned. There’s still more to come, but that’s how eZ klipZ got its start.