We’re about to go through10 different ways to hang outdoor string lights. The best option for you will come down to what’s around your outdoor space to secure the lights to, whether you need to install your own posts, and whether you plan to leave the lights up year-round or take...
Create an inviting ambiance—even after dark—with these tips on how to hang string lights on your deck or covered patio.
Hang net lights from fences, stonewalls, and porch railings, too. GE How to Decorate Installing net lights is easy—drape them over the shrub or hedge you want to feature, and plug in the cord. Smooth wrinkles and adjust the net to cover visible surfaces. Use floral wire to prevent ...
If you're like me and turn your porch lights on after the sun goes down, it's sometimes easy to forget to do it every night. However, if you have a Wink hub and a smart bulb or smart switch, you can have your porch light automatically turn on and off based on the su...
Before you start hanging your Christmas lights, you should decide where you want the focal point of your home to be. Typically, you’ll want to hang the brightest lights around places like your front door, awning, and other interesting architectural features like columns on your front porch. ...
Rely on your furry friend Regardless of how cute Fluffy might be, dogs are a formidable presence—a thief will hesitate to mess with their turf. If you’re dog-less, pick up a “Beware of Dog” sign to hang in your front window or porch. Use privacy film Line decorative windows with...
You can also smooth things over to deter nest building under eaves and porch roofs. It's far easier to attach a mud nest to a rough texture than a smooth one. As such, deterring the birds is often as simple as hanging a piece oftin foilorplastic tarpon the wall beneath your eaves....
The lawn is in disarray and the shrubs have grown up over the front porch. The lack of attention to the house makes it stick out like a sore thumb. The neighbors hate it and none of their kids will go near it. None of us know why it still sits vacant. It’s either the economy ...
Adding ambient lights is also a great idea, so find simple solar fairy lights and hang them around. These will add a touch of romance, and you won’t have to mind the power outlet or buy batteries for them. Do something about your front door Can you remember when you painted your ...
Plus the fairy lights woven in make the whole thing magical and extra welcoming on dark winter evenings. Use this easy tutorial to make a pinecone wreath for your front door, as a table centerpiece, or as a gift for a holiday party or a hostess gift. How to Make a Pinecone Wreath by...