The best possible outdoor lighting scheme should meet your specific needs. "For example, concealed tread lights for stairs are beautiful, but they also make it safer to use those stairs when it's dark ...

An exterior luminaire, or fixture, must be constructed to withstand its intended use and operate in harsh ambient conditions, such as a corrosive chemical environment or in an area where vibration, ...

Just as you rely on a well-designed lighting plan inside your home, you should pay careful attention to how you illuminate the exterior. Outdoor lighting can ensure your family’s safety, improve home ...

Outdoor solar lighting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve visibility, safety, and convenience around ...

Nanoleaf, the company best known for its modular wall lighting tiles, is now moving outside your house. As part of CES 2024's avalanche of smart home news, the company unveiled its first exterior ...

Attilio Petroni, landscape lighting expert, shares his tips for illuminating your yard and why it’s so important. As homeowners, we all want beautiful curb appeal and often think about landscaping to ...

Many people leave their outdoor lights on at night to provide a sense of security. They believe that a well-lit property deters trespassers and criminals. Leaving a porch light on also makes it easier ...

If you live in a brownstone or townhouse, selecting outdoor light fixtures for a home in some cases as old as the lightbulb itself can be tricky. Should you choose something historically accurate to ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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 ...