Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Outdoor lighting is an important consideration for homeowners looking to ...

Forget the floodlights. The key to effectively illuminating your yard or patio at night is subtlety. By Tim McKeough It’s that time of year again. Gardens, terraces and yards are coming alive with ...

Good outdoor lighting dramatically extends the hours when you can enjoy your yard. It can make things safer by highlighting paths and walkways, or you can use it to showcase standout features like a ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Outdoor string lights can brighten a backyard patio space and make warm nights relaxing ...

If you're wondering how your neighbor got such a lovely glow under their roof eaves, it's probably a set of permanent outdoor lights. The name suggests exactly what they are: a type of string lights ...

Every year in late November or early December, I haul heavy boxes of Christmas lights from my attic to the front steps, and climb up a ladder to start decorating. The process takes a few hours and is ...