52 Spectacular outdoor string lights to illuminate your patio

How to hang outdoor string lights

How to string outdoor lights over a patio or deck. Tips on the best outdoor lights to use.

20 Dreamy Ways to Use Outdoor String Lights in Your Backyard

Outdoor Wedding String Lights Buying Guide for Wedding

Outdoor Wedding String Lights Buying Guide for Wedding Reception or Celebration Romantic detail for an outdoor wedding reception. Dreamy Fairy Tale like

{outdoor style} How to Hang Commercial Grade String Lights

HOW TO HANG PATIO STRING LIGHTS! Commercial grade string lights are ideal for permanent installation in your yard, and can withstand the elements year round.

How the Right Lights Can Illuminate Savings

As costs of electricity continue to rise in the Corpus Christi area, reducing the amount of electricity that you use may be the only way to keep your bills at a reasonable level. One of the easiest ways to reduce your electricity usage is to replace your older incandescent light bulbs with newer, energy-efficient versions. There are several …

Ask a Trooper: When must vehicle lights be illuminated?

Question: I have noticed cars that can't be seen in the day when they fail to turn on their lights when it is snowing, raining or foggy. Can you please explain how dangerous it can be and what the law is that covers this?Answer: During the recent snow event, I noticed some vehicles had no lights on...

20+ Spectacular outdoor swimming pool ideas with gorgeous surroundings

An outdoor swimming pool can add an incredibly stunning statement to your property, along with some lush vegetation and relaxing furnishings.

9 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden

When the weather gets warm, outdoor living heats up, and porches and patios become the place to be. As your sunny days shift to balmy nights, add some atmosphere to your garden and yard with lanterns. Whether you want to make one lantern for a dining table, or a whole string of lanterns for the deck railing, there is a DIY lantern design to suit your needs and style. Fanciful and frivolous, or simply elegant, lanterns don't require much time or money to…

15 Magical DIY String Lights

The magic of the string lights is something that you can’t stay indifferent with. They're typically seen in backyards or outdoor weddings because they create an

How to Instantly Transform Your Wedding with String Lights

While string lights are typically associated with the holiday season – decorating nearly every tree and lamppost in the city – they are also quite prevalent in romantic wedding ceremonies and receptions. Whether displayed indoors or out of doors during the day, dusk, or night, twinkling string lights create an ethereal ambience that's perfect for a wedding celebration in any season. Consider adding white string lights…

10 ways wedding string lights can make photo magic

Outdoor wedding that needs lighting? Cafe lights. Indoor wedding that needs some glow? String lights. Ceremony backdrop that needs style? Hanging vertical lights. Photo booth that needs flattering …

DIY: Paper Cube String Lights

I love string lights and their endless possibilities. I wanted a little something special to drape over our headboard, and a row of glowing paper cubes turned out to be just the thing! First get a string of 20 lights (use LED lights if you are worried about this being a fire hazard) and 20 square pieces of […]

How to Install Fiesta String Lights

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install fiesta string lights to get the party started in Texas

DIY String Lights Pergola

Blogger Miranda Anderson shows you how to build a pergola in a day.

How to Hang String Lights Outdoors

Bring a soft, inviting glow to your backyard, porch or patio by installing cafe-style globe lights to twinkle overhead

DIY Easter Egg String Lights

Create these DIY Easter egg string lights this season. A fun Easter craft using plastic eggs and string lights, items you already have at home.

DIY String Lights Centerpiece

No flowers? No worries! Real Simple Home Editor Stephanie Sisco shows you how to create a no-flower centerpiece that’s both rustic and whimsical.

30+ Cool String Lights DIY Ideas

String lights are often used in wedding, holiday and home decoration, and they can always make you feel warm, cozy and romantic. Check out these Cool String Lig

How to Make Solar Powered String Lights

Portable solar panels are today quite affordable, so if you are seriously thinking about how to make your own solar powered string lights, go for it, as the idea will surely pay you back. A full circuit idea, with illustrations and solar panel specifications are provided here.