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 ...

The time is ripe and the weather is perfect for spending time in the garden. But this happy activity can feel a bit dull if your outdoor space isn’t properly prepped. And the most important element ...

We all want our outdoor space — whether it’s an adorable city balcony or a sprawling suburban yard — to feel cozy, warm and inviting, like an extension of our home. Aside from adding some fresh ...

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 ...

This year we’ve never wanted it more: to make every lazy summer night outdoors last as long as possible. The best way to prolong an open-air evening, of course, is with some artfully placed lighting.

Q: I also read your article on lighting in Costco Connection magazine. I have owned some string lights for a year and still haven’t hung them over my deck or patio because I can’t figure out how to ...