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

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 ...

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.

There are few easier ways to liven up a large, dark space than to drape string lights over it. There’s just something about balls of light hanging overhead–especially if they are in color–that sets a ...

Holiday lights are possibly the best application of smart features—they make it easy to turn your lights on and off from inside, or to be scheduled. When you add smart features to LED lights, they ...

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We didn’t love the look of Eufy’s string lights, but their rock-bottom cost makes them a decent choice for occasional lighting needs. The Eufy smart home brand is the latest into the fray with its ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Philips Hue Festavia string lights look great and add a lot of fun to any holiday decor. They’re expensive, ...

Because in a summer of social distancing, we could all use a little festivity. By Tim McKeough Outdoor string lights have surged in popularity, thanks to their ability to make a simple backyard or ...