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 ...

Don’t pack those string lights away after the holidays. Instead, use them to bring light and a bit of character throughout your home. Whether you have small, colored strands of lights, white LEDs, ...

It’s no wonder string lights are a favorite to accompany fire pits, hang above outdoor dining tables and enhance party decorations. They’re great for use in all kinds of spaces and for all occasions ...

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 ...

The ambience of our homes is so important, but it’s easy to forget about our outdoor spaces, leaving them as an afterthought. However, entertaining and dining alfresco is one of the best things about ...

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 ...