Outdoor lights improve home security and safety, plus they’re relatively inexpensive and tackling installation is typically an easy weekend DIY project. Along with practical applications, outdoor ...

Creating a lively backyard starts with lighting. Just because the sun begins to set and daylight disappears doesn't mean it's time to head indoors, especially if you're hosting a party. Thanks to ...

Whether you're looking for some easy string lights or a more permanent installation, these outdoor lighting ideas will make your yard more functional. Creating a functional (and beautiful!) ...

Using a painted hula hoop, a few strings of icicle lights and black electrical tape, you can have a magnificent lighting piece for your backyard. Perfect for summer nights or to add pizzazz to your ...

As days grow shorter and darker, it’s a good idea to invest in outdoor lights. These popular accessories don’t require any major installation or rewiring, and ...

Whether for convenience, security or decoration, you've got a growing number of ways to bring smart lighting to your home's exterior. Let's take a look. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to designing our dream homes, most of us tend to focus on what's happening indoors. But, once we've got that down, ...

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 ...

If it’s been some time since you’ve treated your outdoor living space to a bit of TLC by way of an upgraded lighting design scheme, it may be time to scratch that off of your to-do list. The good news ...

Inspired by Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, these creative lighting tricks will transform your outdoors in time for spring. Longwood Gardens, a public garden spanning more than 1,000 acres in ...

Are your neighbor's outdoor lights keeping you up? Learn why modern lighting is so disruptive and what you can do about it.