Your magical retreat is a weekend project away. M_a_y_a/Getty Images Spending time under the dim glow of outdoor string lights can take your backyard experience from mundane to enchanting. It ...

In this video I share how to create an outdoor chandelier from the Dollar Tree (a simple Pottery Barn dupe that costs just $2 ...

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 ...

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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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 ...

Always carefully inspect the specifications of any lighting to ensure it’s safe for your intended use. Only use lights rated for outdoor use on your patio. These lights are approved for use outdoors ...

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, ...