Megan Treacy is a writer from Austin, TX. A former editor at EcoGeek, she worked as a technology columnist for Treehugger from 2012 to 2018. Bargain solar lights are either: • Larger than the 2.25" ...

Don't dig trenches or bury wire to get outdoor lighting that brightens up pathways. With mason jars and solar power, it's easy to create DIY portable lights that look great and require very little ...

Add character to your back patio or yard with the Firefly Solar LED Mason Jar, available through World Market. Not meant for catching fireflies, but for providing soft light in the evening, the Mason ...

If you're interested in trying out more decorative lighting in your yard, check out these hanging Mason jar solar lights that offer a modern farmhouse feel. Each jar is filled with a handful of small ...

[Michael Mogenson] built Firefly Jar – a simple circuit to light up flickering LEDs inside a standard Mason Jar, to give away to friends and family for the holidays. Given it’s simplicity and ...

There are all kinds of awesome sustainable lighting projects illuminating the planet these days but we have developed a new soft spot for the Consol Solar Jar from South Africa. A clever solar panel ...

Is there anything that Mason jars can't do? I've been seeing Mason jars used as lampshades and lumieres all over the blog-o-sphere. Mason jars make excellent sconce shades: They are sturdy, ...

Add mood lighting to this weekend's evening backyard soiree with some Mason jars, LED lights, and coin cell batteries. The Evil Mad Scientists DIY site describes how to make your own temporary outdoor ...