During summer, when many folks spend quality time with family and friends on decks and in backyards, it’s a great time to think about spicing up your outdoor decor. With a few smart design and layout ...

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 ...

String lights can go from magical to messy pretty fast. The trick is hanging them like you meant to, not like you panicked ...

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, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Artist Anthony Schmitt has put in time stringing lights. Fourteen years ...

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 ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Lighting is one of the first things we notice when we ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.