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 ...

They may seem like a small thing, but string lights have the power to completely transform an outdoor space. Their warm, magical glow invites loved ones to linger and the conversation to flow well ...

String lights can go from magical to messy pretty fast. The trick is hanging them like you meant to, not like you panicked the day before a party. Done right, they’ll still look good long after ...

So, you’ve created the backyard of your dreams and love everything about it -- except that seeing your surroundings can sometimes be a challenge once the sun’s gone down. As the days grow shorter and ...

Want to learn how to put up outdoor Christmas lights safely? From fixing broken bulbs to asking for help, follow these tips to avoid any danger.

During the summer, the days pass along languidly and the warm sunny evenings are perfect for brainstorming backyard lighting ideas for your outdoor area. The sun doesn’t set until 8 p.m., and the al ...