Testing and tossing strands of holiday lights is a thing of the past for some people. Now, they want lights that stay on their house all year long and come with a warranty. Ben Reiff installed ...

If you're wondering how your neighbor got such a lovely glow under their roof eaves, it's probably a set of permanent outdoor lights. The name suggests exactly what they are: a type of string lights ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It may not always seem like it, but the holidays are all about balance: A balance between giving and ...

Every year in late November or early December, I haul heavy boxes of Christmas lights from my attic to the front steps, and climb up a ladder to start decorating. The process takes a few hours and is ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Bottom Line: These beautiful outdoor lights are easy to install, and the remote and app let you control the vibe year-round.

We love to see it — that house on the commute home from work that always has festive decorations lit up to celebrate each holiday. Even on horrible days, seeing that cheery house is a nice feeling.