Transforming your outdoor space with DIY outdoor lighting can create a welcoming and magical ambiance for relaxing evenings and entertaining guests. From simple solar lighting to dazzling string ...

The patio tables and chairs are all set up. Planters have been filled to the brim with seasonal greenery. The grill is tuned up and ready for some serious action. Your outdoor oasis is almost ready!

Chad Rodvold of E2 Illumination Designs created this outdoor lighting scheme for a home near Turtle Creek in Dallas. It incorporates moonlighting, uplighting, accent lighting and path lighting.

Landscape lighting can bring the outdoors inside at night by making your yard visible from windows. Lighting also makes it easier and safer to travel through your landscape after dark. Lighted ...

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 ...

There's nothing quite like hosting a fabulous outdoor party. Between the warm breeze, cold drinks and great music, it's all so... summery. But once the sun goes away, the party doesn't have to stop -- ...

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