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 ...

We all want our outdoor space — whether it’s an adorable city balcony or a sprawling suburban yard — to feel cozy, warm and inviting, like an extension of our home. Aside from adding some fresh ...

The faux reindeer are landing on lawns throughout the city, and that neighbor who leaves her holiday lights up all year has flipped on the electricity to signal the start of a frenzy of outdoor ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Now more than ever, people are spending more time enjoying their patios and decks, having cookouts, hanging out with the kids, or entertaining ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You may be tempted to call in the professionals to come out twice a year for the setup and teardown (and ...

Putting up a festive display of lights is an annual tradition for many during the holiday season, which can include stringing lights across the outside of a home and adding a dazzling display to a ...