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Indoor smart lights are great, but outdoor smart lights really impress me. You can turn them on and off without braving the elements, and almost all outdoor lights now have color-shifting LEDs. You ...

Make a plan and be safe. By Ronda Kaysen If you’ve never decorated the outside of a house before, the prospect of climbing a ladder up onto your roof can seem like a daunting proposition. But with a ...

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Outdoor string lights are a staple of summer decor—I see them at my favorite breweries and restaurants with outdoor seating as soon as the weather begins to warm up every spring. If you're hosting a ...

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Don't let the dark put a limit on your outdoor fun with these top-rated solar powered lights. Enjoying the fresh air and cooler temperatures is what fall is all about. The days may be getting shorter, ...

Brightening even the greyest day, a home that is decked with Christmas lights will instantly lift the entire street. However, there are important things to consider before you dress the exterior of ...