The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a new Snapshot report on LED outdoor area lighting. The report focuses on outdoor area/roadway luminaires (including street lighting and wall ...

Outdoor and landscape lighting solutions have evolved over the past decade, becoming more complex as they gain greater efficiency features to satisfy the latest codes and mandates. New light sources, ...

Lighting has evolved immensely over the years, from your age-old incandescent bulbs to your modern-day LED offerings. Most new construction’s only offering is the modern LED bulbs and fixtures and ...

Forget the floodlights. The key to effectively illuminating your yard or patio at night is subtlety. By Tim McKeough It’s that time of year again. Gardens, terraces and yards are coming alive with ...

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 ...

During the summer, the days pass along languidly and the warm sunny evenings are perfect for brainstorming backyard lighting ideas for your outdoor area. The sun doesn’t set until 8 p.m., and the al ...

Whether it’s a small backyard, a compact balcony, or a spacious garden, your home’s outdoor space is truly an extension of your living area — and it deserves just as much attention as the interiors. + ...

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 ...

If you’re lucky enough to have a patio, balcony, or any kind of backyard space, the best outdoor lights will let you enjoy the fresh air around the clock. That said, beyond aesthetics, functionality ...