I’m about to throw an outdoor party and I want to spruce up my patio that doubles as a driveway. In addition to moving the car to the street and sweeping up, I plan to add some smart outdoor lighting.

It's a never-ending party with these lights, and the app is so much fun to use.

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 ...

Don’t be afraid of the dark. Get the mix right and your garden and alfresco area will be inviting and usable this summer. And while preparing the pool, scrubbing the deck and tidying up the patio is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Outdoor lighting is an important consideration for homeowners looking to ...

LIFX’s permanent smart lights look great, but setup was a nightmare that we never fully resolved. Putting holiday lights up on the roof is fun when you’re in that festive, pre-holiday mood. Taking ...

Reliably bright lighting can turn your home into a winter wonderland that will shine all season long. The best outdoor Christmas lights are up to the task: You’ll want ones with with weatherproof ...

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 ...

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