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 ...

Make outdoor entertaining extra special with this supereasy (and cheap!) DIY for outdoor string lights from blogger Caitlin Halberstadt of Bright July. This past Labor Day, we made posts to hang ...

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To find the best outdoor string lights on the market, we researched options in a wide variety of styles, shapes, and price ranges. Our favorite lights are the Brightech Ambience Pro Solar Non Hanging ...

Always carefully inspect the specifications of any lighting to ensure it’s safe for your intended use. Only use lights rated for outdoor use on your patio. These lights are approved for use outdoors ...

We like the Brightech Ambience Pro Solar Non Hanging Patio Lights because they’re solar powered, weather resistant, and emit a warm glow. Real Simple / Alli Waataja One of the easiest ways to spruce ...

For a cohesive, coordinated patio, match your string light bulbs to some other element on your patio, such as the cushions of your patio furniture set. For a cohesive, coordinated patio, match your ...

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 ...