Thousand Hills State Park superintendent Ryan Persinger poses next to one of the park’s cabins. The flat, square light built into the cabin’s awning behind him produces less light pollution than the ...

Sometimes homeowners prefer to replace a standard light fixture with multiple recessed lights throughout the ceiling, which increases the cost for labor and materials. Chandeliers, pendant lights, and ...

Landscape lighting describes a large and varied family of outdoor lighting fixtures. These versatile, weatherproof lights can be used to illuminate pathways, flower beds, trees, fences, driveways, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We found the best options to brighten up outdoor spaces Camryn Rabideau is a writer ...

Designers predict outdoor lighting in 2026 will move beyond basic functionality toward layered, organic, and whimsical styles that integrate with broader garden design. Trends include natural ...

Excessive outdoor lighting leads to light pollution, wasting energy and harming wildlife. Effective outdoor lighting directs light downwards, uses amber or orange bulbs, and keeps brightness to a ...